Manchester United have confirmed that Jonny Evans has resigned from his position as head of loans and pathways, just six months after taking on the role. The former defender, who retired from playing in June, stepped down to prioritise time with his family.
Evans, 37, was responsible for organising loan moves for emerging talent and collaborating with technical director Jason Wilcox to enhance player development processes. Upon his appointment, he had expressed enthusiasm for working with the next generation of players.
The club has stated that the split is on good terms, with Evans departing with United's full support and gratitude. He is expected to take a break from football before considering his next move.
Evans enjoyed two spells at Old Trafford, progressing through the youth system to make 241 appearances for the Red Devils. He won the Champions League, three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, and two League Cups during his time at the club.
After leaving United in 2015, he played for West Brom and Leicester City, winning the FA Cup with the latter in 2021. He returned to United on a free transfer under Erik ten Hag, initially on a short-term contract at minimum wage.
In November, Evans appeared on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football to analyse Ruben Amorim's tactics, explaining the manager's preference for maintaining team structure and giving the goalkeeper space.
