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By ZAC CAMPBELL Published: 00: 49 AEST, 10 June 2025 | Updated: 02: 38 AEST, 10 June 2025 90 View comments Manchester United have confirmed that 10 players will be released from their contracts at the end of the season after the club endured a dismal campaign. Notable names among those to depart the club include Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans - the latter of whom won three Premier League titles and lifted the Champions League in his first spell at Old Trafford. Eriksen scored on his last appearance for the club by netting a penalty in the Red Devils' 2-0 win on the final day of the Premier League season against Aston Villa but it had long been expected he would leave. Also departing is Sweden skipper Lindelof, who struggled for consistency throughout his seven seasons at the club following a £40million move from Benfica in 2017. Reserve goalkeeper Tom Heaton is also among those included among a list of free agents, although he is in talks with United over fresh terms. The list of departures is completed by academy players Hubert Graczyk, Jack Kingdon, Sam Murray, Tom Myles, James Nolan and Tom Wooster. Manchester United have announced that 10 players will be released from their contracts Christian Eriksen will also leave the club having scored on his final United appearance Eriksen and Lindelof will also be joined by Jonny Evans in departing Old Trafford New episodes every Thursday Hosted by Gordon Smart, with ex-elite referee Mark Clattenburg and veteran journalist Ian Ladyman, this isn't another safe roundtable of punditry. It's football told differently - with insight, authority, and plenty of laughs. Listen wherever you get your podcasts now. A Manchester United statement published on the club's website read: 'The Academy is proud of all of our departing young players throughout the age groups. 'They will be supported in securing contracts at new clubs, provided with a bespoke aftercare programme, and will always have a lifelong association with Manchester United. ' The departure of a large number of players from the club comes after United were consigned to their worst Premier League finish in history last season. Finishing in 15th place, Ruben Amorim's side capped a campaign to forget by losing 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final in Bilbao. That result meant they were left with the ignominy of not playing in Europe next season, while their fellow Premier League strugglers Spurs at least had the boost of qualifying for the Champions League. Not having any midweek football comes as a blow to United in more ways than one given their financial difficulties off the field. They missed out on banking at least £15. 7million by failing to qualify for the Champions League, which was instead scooped up by Tottenham. A frustrating end to the season followed a turbulent introduction to English football for Amorim after he was chosen as a mid-season replacement for Erik ten Hag. It comes following a dismal season under Ruben Amorim that ended without European football United's failure to win the Europa League means they missed out on the chance to qualify for the Champions League having finished 16th United could boost their options in attack by signing Victor Osimhen, who looks set to depart Napoli following a fruitful loan spell at Galatasaray The Portuguese manager struggled to get to grips with the intensity of the Premier League while insisting on sticking with a three-man defensive system. However, they could add extra firepower in attack in the form of Victor Osimhen, who has rejected an approach from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. The Nigerian striker scored 37 goals in 41 games during a spell on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. However, he rejected a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia in favour of a move to another European side - which opens the door for a potential move to United. But with Napoli widely expected to sell their striker this summer, interest in Osimhen has been substantial across a number of clubs, meaning the Red Devils may face stiff competition to secure his services. United have already signed Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62. 5million and are keen on Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo, who wants a move to Old Trafford. Christian Eriksen Jonny Evans Hubert Graczyk *Tom Heaton Jack Kingdon Victor Lindelof Sam Murray Tom Myles James Nolan Tom Wooster *In discussions over a new contract Source: Manchester United FC
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