He expected a brilliant future.
Phil Jones, 30, is now living a hidden life at Manchester United.
The center back is not even allowed to change with the rest of the team at the training facility, writes The Sun.
Manchester United Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson was convinced that Phil Jones could become the club’s best player ever.
This was not the case.
The injury-ridden 30-year-old, who signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United worth just over SEK 1.3 million a week in 2019, has his best years behind him.
He’s only played 13 games over the past three seasons, and last fall he opened up about his mental darkness.
You must change with the U23 team
Now comes the next blow for the former national team defender.
The team changing room at the Carrington training facility It has only 24 players and is crowded as a result of the summer signings of new manager Erik ten Hag.
It led to Jones and Brandon Williams, the third-choice left-back, having to move into the U23’s dressing room instead, The Sun wrote.
One year left on the contract
The newspaper writes that many fans are surprised that Jones is still staying at Old Trafford after the summer transfer window closed on Thursday. This is believed to be because Jones, who is in the final year of his contract, has another injury and therefore cannot be sold.
United are said to have given up hope of getting paid for the former star – and it remains to be seen if Phil Jones remains part of the squad after the January transfer window.
Manchester United faces Arsenal tomorrow at 17:30 Premier League.