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Phil Jones leaves Manchester United

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Edet Ikotidem

Following a “very difficult” few years due to injuries, Phil Jones will leave Manchester United this summer when his contract expires.

The 31-year-old made 229 appearances for United and scored six goals in his 27 times as an England captain.

The defender joined the team in 2011 after leaving Blackburn Rovers, and in 2012–13 he played for the Premier League champions.

At the end of last season, in a 3-0 victory over Brentford, he made his final United appearance.

Phil Jones

He has been injured throughout. Jones expressed his regret for not having played more in a letter to the Manchester United faithful. He regretted not being able to contribute more to the various teams he played on. He vowed to say that he did everything he could, from the bottom of his heart.

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Jones won the Premier League in Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season at United during his twelve years with the team.

Aside from the Community Shield in 2011 and 2013, he also won the FA Cup in 2016, the League Cup, the Europa League, and the FA Cup in 2017.

The Manchester United statement read, “Our number four is taking some time before deciding his next move.

 

 

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