Manchester United has confirmed the departure of ten players from the club.
The club`s official announcement regarding player retention and release includes several prominent figures who will be leaving Old Trafford.
Among those not receiving new contracts are notable players Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans, and Victor Lindelof.
Lindelof, who joined from Benfica in 2017, spent eight years with Manchester United. During his tenure, he accumulated 284 appearances and earned FA Cup and League Cup winner`s medals.
Evans concludes his second period at Old Trafford, having featured 241 times for the club across both stints. His return to the club in 2023 was on a free transfer, following spells at West Brom and Leicester City. He might not remain a free agent for long, with reports linking him to a potential move to Wrexham.
Eriksen also arrived at Manchester United in 2022 as a free transfer. The Danish midfielder courageously returned to play after experiencing a cardiac arrest during the Euros in May 2021. His comeback to professional football began with a six-month period at Brentford starting January 2022, before his move to Manchester. For United, the midfielder made 108 appearances, contributing eight goals and nineteen assists.
Veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton`s future at the club is uncertain, pending negotiations for a new contract. The club has confirmed that discussions regarding a new deal for Heaton are in progress. If a new agreement is reached, the former Burnley shot-stopper would remain at Old Trafford for the 2025/26 season. He also featured for the team during the post-season tour in Asia.
Manchester United Released Players
Here are the ten players that have been released by Manchester United:
- Christian Eriksen
- Jonny Evans
- Hubert Graczyk
- Tom Heaton (In talks over a new deal)
- Jack Kingdon
- Victor Lindelof
- Sam Murray
- Tom Myles
- James Nolan
- Tom Wooster
Additionally, several young players — Hubert Graczyk, Jack Kingdon, Sam Murray, Tom Myles, James Nolan, and Tom Wooster — are also set to be released. A club statement concerning the youth players read: “The Academy takes immense pride in all the young players departing across various age groups. They will receive support in securing contracts with new clubs, benefit from a tailored aftercare program, and will forever maintain a connection with Manchester United.”
Meanwhile, Manchester United has already welcomed Matheus Cunha to Old Trafford from Wolves. The forward`s acquisition involved a substantial fee of £62.5 million, as the club activated his release clause. Manchester United has also been strongly linked with potential transfers for Brentford`s Bryan Mbeumo and Sporting Lisbon`s Viktor Gyokeres.
Contracted Players at Man United
Here is a list of all the contracted players at Manchester United:
- Sonny Aljofree
- Amad Diallo
- Harry Amass
- Antony
- Zach Baumann
- Altay Bayindir
- Rhys Bennett
- Gabriele Biancheri
- Bruno Fernandes
- Casemiro
- Toby Collyer
- Diogo Dalot
- Matthijs de Ligt
- Jacob Devaney
- Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu
- Ethan Ennis
- Jayce Fitzgerald
- Jack Fletcher
- Tyler Fletcher
- Tyler Fredricson
- Alejandro Garnacho
- Dan Gore
- Elyh Harrison
- Ayden Heaven
- Rasmus Hojlund
- Joe Hugill
- Amir Ibragimov
- Louis Jackson
- Jaydan Kamason
- Sekou Kone
- Shea Lacey
- Samuel Lusale
- Harry Maguire
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Tyrell Malacia
- Lisandro Martinez
- Sam Mather
- Noussair Mazraoui
- Finley McAllister
- Dermot Mee
- Ashton Missin (Contract offered)
- Jack Moorhouse
- Mason Mount
- Will Murdock
- Victor Musa
- Chido Obi
- Habeeb Ogunneye
- Andre Onana
- Marcus Rashford
- Tommy Rowe
- Jadon Sancho
- James Scanlon
- Malachi Sharpe
- Luke Shaw
- Jim Thwaites
- Manuel Ugarte
- Radek Vitek
- Ethan Wheatley
- Ethan Williams
- Leny Yoro
- Joshua Zirkzee
