Phil Jones Retires from Football

by: Lanre Tinuolaji

The former Manchester United player Phil Jones has announced his retirement from football in other for him to go into coaching instead.

He has been without a club since leaving Manchester United last summer after 12 years.

And now it’s officially over for Phil Jones.

“My career ended earlier than I had wanted. But my glass is half full. I have completed my A license and I want to go out and challenge myself as a trainer.

Ultimately, I want to be in charge of a team. I am determined to get there, he told BBC Sports

Phil Jones reached a total of 229 games for Manchester United over 12 years, during which he was plagued by a lot of injuries.

Among other things, the Englishman helped win the Premier League back in 2013, just as he also has titles such as the Europa League and FA Cup on his CV.