Phil Jones issued an emotional statement on Friday as he confirmed the long-expected announcement that he would leave Manchester United in the summer after his contract expires.
The 31-year-old defender, who joined under Sir Alex Ferguson from Blackburn Rovers in 2011 and is United’s longest-serving player, has managed only 13 appearances since the start of the 2019-20 season because of chronic knee trouble, with his limited appearances a constant source of comment from fans at Old Trafford and beyond.
