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Ex-Leicester City star Jonny Evans leaves Man Utd role as statement released

Former Leicester City defender Jonny Evans had two spells at Old Trafford having returned to Manchester United following his exit from King Power Stadium but he has now departed once more…

By Daniel Orme · Leicester Mercury

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Jonny Evans has left his coaching role at Manchester United following Michael Carrick's dismissal.
Manchester United released a statement confirming Carrick departed as head coach after a poor start to the season.
Evans had joined the coaching staff in January, initially under interim boss Darren Fletcher before assisting Carrick.

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Former Leicester City defender Jonny Evans has left Manchester United following the dismissal of men's first-team head coach Michael Carrick. Manchester United confirmed Carrick's departure on Thursday after a disappointing start to the season, stating plans to appoint a permanent successor promptly. Evans, who served as a member of Carrick's coaching staff, departs alongside him.

Evans had rejoined Manchester United's backroom staff in January to work under interim manager Darren Fletcher before staying on under Carrick. The former Northern Ireland international previously made 152 appearances for Leicester City and served as United's head of loans and pathways before taking on coaching duties.

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