JONNY EVANS is reportedly on the verge of securing a new job with Manchester United following his retirement.
The 37-year-old called time on his playing career last month and made his final competitive appearance for United on the last day of the Premier League season.
ReutersJonny Evans is set to accept a new staff role at Man Utd[/caption]Although Evans will no longer have an influence on the pitch, he is now expected to be given a new role behind the scenes.
The Athletic reports that Man Utd want to retain the ex-defender following the expiry of his contract.
Evans’ new staff role will see him put in charge of loan deals for emerging talents.
The United hierarchy were impressed with his influence off the pitch during his time as a player.
He regularly offered advice to young players and taught them about United’s heritage.
Evans also spoke passionately about staff members losing their jobs in the first round of redundancies last summer during the club’s pre-season tour of the United States.
The former Northern Ireland international made 241 appearances for Man Utd across two spells.
He first spent 11 years at the club between 2004 and 2015 before joining West Brom.
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Evans returned to Old Trafford in a free transfer two years ago and made 43 appearances.
Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof were among the players to leave Man Utd at the end of the season after being denied new contracts.
Third-choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton has been offered a one-year extension.
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