Man Utd confirm departure of Phil Jones

Manchester United have introduced Phil Jones will go away the membership on the finish of the 2023/24 season.

The centre-back will depart on the conclusion of his present contract, bringing down the curtain on an up-and-down 12 12 months keep at Previous Trafford.

Talking to membership channels, Jones stated: “It has been very troublesome, the final couple of years. There is not any denying that. There is no such thing as a hiding away from that. My household have been completely instrumental in maintaining me on the straight and slim and maintaining me centered, to attempt to get match and attempt to play extra.

“And, you understand, I’ve missed taking part in soccer. I missed it. You develop up taking part in soccer and all you wish to do is play soccer. It is all I’ve identified, from such a younger age, is to do what you like doing for a dwelling. I have been lucky sufficient to do this, albeit not as a lot as I might have preferred.

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“I’ve labored tirelessly laborious. I actually left no stone unturned. I attempted to get again as fast as I might, each time I used to be out within the final couple of years. I believe the spotlight for me must be the Wolves sport [his return from injury last season], after I got here again. That was only a second that I will always remember. It offers me goosebumps now, interested by it. I imply I labored so, so laborious to get to that stage of health.

“That was an enormous, big second in my profession and the followers, that day, have been unimaginable. The love that they confirmed me for that sport, the eagerness that they confirmed, was sensational. And I can not thank them sufficient for that. They have been a continuing assist all through my time right here.”

Jones, now 31, has not featured for Man Utd in any respect this season beneath Erik ten Hag, together with his final look coming in a 3-0 win in opposition to Brentford in the direction of the top of the 2021/22 marketing campaign.

He arrived at Previous Trafford in 2011 from Blackburn Rovers as one of many nation’s most wanted defensive prospects and was a part of the final Man Utd aspect to win the Premier League.

In complete, Jones has gained 5 trophies for the Pink Devils – one Premier League, one FA Cup, one Europa League and two Group Shields – throughout 229 video games. He has additionally been capped 27 occasions by England and went to 3 main tournaments, together with the 2018 World Cup.

Jones is due a testimonial, however it was reported again in 2019 by The Athletic that he turned it down as he solely believed his mum and pa would present up.