A lot of players will be leaving Old Trafford this summer at the end of their contracts and the massive departure could indicate the early start of the Erik ten Hag era at Old Trafford.
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Five players whose races Man Utd ten Hag can relive
Before taking over at Manchester United next season, it looks like several decisions have already been made for new coach Erik ten Hag.
A wide range of the current squad has been forced to leave Old Trafford this summer with their contracts over. As many as 11 Red Devils have left the club at the end of the 2021/22 season, all signed by different directors.
While some have said goodbye emotionally, and others have left with an idea of what it might have been like, the mass review could give Ten Hag the perfect opportunity to begin his tenure in earnest and give a clean rest to those who have gone before. That said, Mirror sport Take a close look at the players who were allowed to leave Old Trafford this summer and whether they will miss Old Trafford:
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Paul Pogba
One of the headlines is, of course, the former record label Paul Pogba. The French midfielder returned to Old Trafford from Juventus in the summer of 2016 for £ 89 million in hopes that his signing would mark a period of internal dominance along with the arrival of series winner Jose Mourinho.
However, Pogba never managed to reach the heights expected of him at Old Trafford. Except for a few outstanding performances, the World Cup winner never found a steady form with the club.
After not accepting new terms for an extended stay, he will now leave with a free transfer, with the former Juventus club emerging as the most likely suitors for his services.
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Nemanja Matic
Pogba has joined teammate Nemanja Matic to leave Old Trafford. Now 33, the experienced Serb has expressed his desire for a new challenge.
Like his teammate in midfield, Matic was another who was recruited by Mourinho. The pair had enjoyed a productive relationship at Chelsea after lifting the Premier League. Despite accumulating 189 appearances with the Red Devils, the former Benfica star was unable to win any money at Old Trafford and appears to be on the verge of moving to Italy: AS Roma appear to be interested in him. .
Juan Mata |
It seems almost unfathomable that Juan Mata has been a Man United player for eight and a half seasons with his official departure. Becoming David Moyes ’latest signing at Old Trafford, the stylish Spaniard also played with people like Louis van Gaal, Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and of course Ralf Rangnick.
The former Chelsea man has always been a consistent and reliable part of the Red Devils team, while he was a popular player among Old Trafford fans. Now 34, his chances for first-team football have evaporated in recent seasons.
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Edinson Cavani
Despite being a cunning addition to the Red Devils’ squad last season – Cavani managed to score 17 goals in all competitions last season – the Uruguayan has failed to replicate this production this time. Due to a series of injuries, he only made 20 appearances in all competitions, scoring two goals.
Now 35, he is expected to return to South America. Boca Juniors has been regularly associated with the decline of its services.
Jesse Lingard
After shining with West Ham United during the second half of the 2020/21 season, Lingard was expected to be rewarded with a more prominent role in the first team with his parent club. This, however, did not materialize.
The Man Utd Academy graduate only made four headlines for the Red Devils last quarter and his production received a hit as a result. Now, at the age of 29, the decision has been made to separate the two sides.
Lingard will look forward to restarting his career and is unlikely to miss fans with clubs in both the Premier League and abroad interested in making a move for his services.
Jesse Lingard is unlikely to have few fans (
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Lee Grant
Signed by Stoke City on an initial two-year deal, veteran goalkeeper Lee Grant has fulfilled his mission of offering competition in the club’s goalkeeper department. In fact, he was granted an additional two years in addition to his original contract.
In his time with the Red Devils, Grant was only allowed two first-team outings, one of which was a Carabao Cup clash with the former Derby County. He has now made the decision to retire and has joined Ipswich Town as a first team coach.
Paul McShane
Another to hang up his boots at the end of the campaign, McShane has been part of United’s line-up since 2021. He coached the club’s Academy: the same defender had progressed through the club’s famous youth system for almost two decades. does.
Unlike Grant, however, the former defender stays with the Red Devils as he continues to develop as a coach.
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D’Mani Bughail-Mellor
A promising member of the Red Devils Academy lineup, the 21-year-old has met the network several times with the club’s youth team this term. However, his first adventure in senior football did not go as planned.
The Manchester-born striker only had three appearances for the loan club Salford City, all from the bench, before returning to Old Trafford. His only appearance with the Red Devils was during a Europa League match against Astana and he will now continue his career elsewhere.
Reece Devine
Another promising young United player who was offered opportunities elsewhere this term was young winger Devine. He played for St Johnstone in the first half of the season before being allowed to join Walsall in January.
He played eight games in League Two, but is now looking for a new job for next season.
Connor Stanley
A young and exciting winger, the Redditch-born striker never had a chance to play with the Red Devils senior team before his departure. The 20-year-old recently enjoyed a season with Atalanta United 2 in the United States.
He leaves at the end of his contract.
Paul Woolston has been forced to retire (
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Paul Woolston
Unlike his young colleagues, Woolston has been forced to make the heartbreaking decision to hang up his boots early. The 23-year-old joined the Red Devils in 2018 after being released by Newcastle United.
However, a chronic hip injury affected his move to Old Trafford and it was confirmed that he would retire this summer in April.
Martin Svidersky
There are still doubts about the future of Slovakia’s Svidersky youth international this summer. He confirmed earlier this month that he had turned down the opportunity to stay at Old Trafford amid the arrival of Ten Hag.
However, the club’s official withheld list said they had offered him a new deal, so there could be a suggestion that he could still remain as the Red Devil.
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