Jonny Evans Retires, Takes Key Man Utd Academy Role

Jonny Evans has retired at age 37 after a 20-year professional football career and has been appointed Manchester United’s new head of loans and pathways. Evans, who won three Premier League titles, the Champions League, and several domestic cups with Manchester United, also played for West Bromwich Albion, Leicester City, and earned 107 caps for Northern Ireland. He was awarded an MBE in 2023 for services to football. In his new role, Evans will oversee the development and loan moves of United's young players in close collaboration with director of football Jason Wilcox. Evans cited his own loan experiences as crucial to his growth and expressed pride in transitioning to a developmental role. Wilcox praised Evans as an ideal mentor for nurturing emerging talent at the club.