Jonny Evans is approaching to take on a role in MU's coaching staff, focusing on the development of young players – the field where he has a lot of experience and deep understanding.
After officially retired from the competition, Evans reached an agreement with MU on the management of young players who were playing on loan. The Red Devils wish to keep Evans stay in the club, not only for the contributions on the pitch but also by the positive influence he brought in the dressing room.
The 37 -year -old defender returned MU in 2023, after 8 years away, and a total of 43 appearances in the past season. In addition to playing, he also plays a mentor for young players, communicating experience as well as sharing the tradition and value of the club. During the first season trip at Los Angeles last year, Evans spoke emotionally about employees who had to quit their jobs in the club's first personnel cut.
Evans' long -standing experience is considered a valuable asset to be kept at MU – where he won three Premier League championships, two League Cups, 1 Champions League and 1 FIFA Club World Cup in the first phase of wearing the first team. He grew up from MU's young training system, joined the training center at Belfast at the age of 9 and had a first match in September 2007 under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Leaving Old Trafford in 2015, Evans used to wear West Bromwich and Leicester, before returning to MU on the form of free transfer under Erik Ten Hag. Initially, he only received the minimum salary because he was signed a short -term contract. However, with the professional spirit, exemplary style and the peak bravery, Evans has quickly been appreciated and became a support in the collective.
MU believes that Evans is very suitable to make a bridge between the Academy and the first team, helping young players have a smoother transition on the journey to professional. His new role will replace the position of Les Parry – who held as the head of the loan, before leaving the team last November to work for Neom Scabia Club in Saudi Arabia.
Evans' work will include: Searching for the right club for young players to accumulate competition experience, closely monitor their development process, and support, advice when necessary.
In total, in two stages of MU, Evans played 241 matches and scored 8 goals.
The decision to take this personnel role also means officially closing the 19 -year career of Jonny Evans. He has a total of 538 professional matches in the 5 club shirt, won Championship with Sunderland (2007), FA Cup with Leicester (2021) and FA Cup again with MU (2024).
In the international arena, Evans played 107 times for Northern Ireland, including the Euro 2016, where he participated in the squad in the 1/8 round. In 2023, Evans was awarded the MBE Medal for its contributions to football.
