Man Utd defender Phil Jones to leave club after 12 years

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“My time at Manchester United has been nothing short of incredible,” Jones wrote in an open letter to United fans. “To wear this shirt just once, to wear this badge and represent everyone associated with it, has been an honour.

“I wish I could have played more. I wish I could have given more to the many squads I played amongst. I will say, from the bottom of my heart, I did everything I could.

“It’s not a time to be sad. It’s a time to look back, for me and my family, and be happy that I managed to live a dream at United.”

Jones last played for United last season, in a 3-0 Premier League win over Brentford in May 2022. He has made 229 appearances for United since joining from Blackburn Rovers in 2011 and also has 27 caps for England.

“Our No.4 is now taking some time before deciding his next move and everybody at United would like to wish Phil the very best of luck for the future,” the club said in a statement.

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Fourth-placed United travel to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday as they look to secure a top four spot.