As of July 1, 2025, Manchester United officially parted ways with nine players, marking the beginning of a significant transition under manager Ruben Amorim. The departures include seasoned professionals Victor Lindelöf, Christian Eriksen, and Jonny Evans, as well as youth prospects Jack Kingdon, Sam Murray, James Nolan, Tom Wooster, Hubert Graczyk, and Tom Myles.
Lindelöf, now 32, exits after eight years at the club, having joined from Benfica for £31 million in 2017. He racked up 259 appearances and scored four goals during his stay, but found limited playing time last season due to Amorim’s preferred 3-4-2-1 system. Eriksen, 33, leaves after three seasons and 113 appearances, playing a crucial role in the 2023 Carabao Cup victory and tallying 12 assists. Evans, at 37, concludes his second stint at Old Trafford, where he added 23 appearances since his return in 2023.
Supporters have shown mixed emotions — many thanked the veterans for their dedication, while others see it as a necessary step in reshaping the squad. The club is also seeing financial benefits, as the exits of Lindelöf and Eriksen alone free up an estimated £270,000 per week in wages.
Among the youth players, none featured for the senior team. Kingdon and Murray once held promise but were overtaken by rising stars like Leny Yoro. Goalkeepers Wooster, Graczyk, and Myles, along with midfielder Nolan, are expected to continue their careers elsewhere, with Wooster reportedly attracting attention from Derby County.
These exits follow other high-profile moves, including Alejandro Garnacho’s £50 million transfer to Arsenal and Marcus Rashford’s loan switch to Aston Villa. The club is now experiencing a major wage reset, allowing room for investment in new talent.
In response, United have splashed out £295.5 million on Harry Kane, Viktor Gyökeres, and Bryan Mbeumo, signaling serious intent to reassert themselves in both domestic and European competitions. Talks are also ongoing with Club Brugge for Swiss midfielder Ardon Jashari, another sign that Amorim is building a squad tailored to his tactical vision.
This sweeping reshuffle reflects a clear direction — calculated, ruthless, and future-focused. Manchester United are no longer clinging to sentiment but are embracing a bold new chapter.
