The 37-year-old retired at the end of last season, having made 536 senior appearances - including 241 for the Red Devils across two spells - and won 107 caps for Northern Ireland.

Evans took up the role as United’s head of loans and pathways in June but has now left the position in order to spend more time with his family.

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It is understood his departure has been amicable and the former defender will take time before deciding what to do next.

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