Bailly and Jones Set to Leave Manchester United at the End of the Season Amid Max Exodus at Old Trafford

Bailly and Jones Set to Leave Manchester United at the End of the Season Amid Max Exodus at Old Trafford

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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  • Manchester United are preparing for a new era and are already getting rid of old legs before the resumption of Eric Ten Hag
  • Eric Bailly and Phil Jones are expected to say goodbye to the Red Devils at the end of the season after failing to get regular game time
  • The United players are set to join Nemanja Matic, who has already confirmed he will leave the Red Devils this summer

Eric Bailly and Phil Jones are not expected to be part of the Eric Ten Hag’s revival squad when the Dutch manager resumes as Manchester United manager next season.

The Ajax coach has been charged with revitalizing the Red Devils’ aging squad and also instilling an exciting style of play when he takes charge at Old Trafford.

According to a report via the Daily Mirror, both Eric Bailly and Phil Jones told teammates they will be leaving Manchester United at the end of the season.

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Eric Bailly and Phil Jones have struggled for game time this season at Manchester United. Photo by Tom Purslow
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Bailly has been a peripheral member of Manchester United’s backline and has only started one game for the Red Devils this season.

Phil Jones however will be walking away from the former Premier League kings as his contract with the Red Devils comes to a halt when the current campaign ends.

Both players will join Nemanja Matic who has also announced his departure from Manchester United before the resumption of Eric Ten Hag.

Erik Ten Hag eyes Denzel Dumfries for Manchester United

Meanwhile, incoming Manchester United manager, Eric Ten Hag has already started scouting for new players to rebuild the Red Devils ahead of next season.

According to The Hard Tackle, Inter Milan right-back, Denzel Dumfries is a transfer target for Manchester United, with new boss Erik ten Hag a fan of the defender.

Denzel Dumfries moved to Italy just last season in a €15 million move from PSV Eindhoven and has made 41 appearances for the Serie A champions across competitions, scoring five and assisting seven goals.

Erik Ten Hag makes decision on Harry Maguire's Future

Earlier, Sports Brief reported incoming Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, is reportedly ready to give Harry Maguire a second chance at Old Trafford.

Maguire has come under immense criticism from fans this season, with the United skipper finding himself on the receiving end due to his below-par performances.

His torrid run of form has seen a section of fans call on the club to strip him of the captaincy, with others demanding he is sold this summer.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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