Manchester United have announced the release of ten players following their worst-ever Premier League campaign, which saw them finish in 16th place.
The mass exodus comes after Ruben Amorim's side ended a disastrous season with a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final in Bilbao.
High-profile departures include Denmark international Christian Eriksen, Swedish captain Victor Lindelof and veteran defender Jonny Evans.
The club confirmed the departures in a statement on their official website, which also named reserve goalkeeper Tom Heaton and six academy players among those leaving.
Christian Eriksen scored on the final day of the season
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The clear-out represents a significant overhaul at Old Trafford as the club faces a season without European football for the first time in recent memory.
Evans, who previously won three Premier League titles and the Champions League during his first stint at United, is among the most decorated players to depart.
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Eriksen marked his final appearance by converting a penalty in the club's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on the last day of the season, but it wasn't sufficient to secure a contract extension.
Lindelof's seven-year tenure at Old Trafford comes to an end after the Swedish international failed to find consistency following his £40million transfer from Benfica in 2017.
The academy graduates leaving include Hubert Graczyk, Jack Kingdon, Sam Murray, Tom Myles, James Nolan and Tom Wooster.
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Victor Lindelof has struggled for form in his time with United
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Heaton's future remains uncertain as the goalkeeper continues negotiations with the club regarding a potential new contract.
The absence of European football will have severe financial repercussions for United, who are already grappling with monetary challenges.
Missing out on Champions League qualification means forfeiting at least £15.7million in revenue, money that has instead gone to Tottenham following their Europa League triumph.
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The lack of midweek fixtures compounds United's financial woes at a time when the club desperately needs additional income streams.
Their 16th-place finish represents not only a sporting catastrophe but also a commercial disaster, with no European prize money to offset their existing financial difficulties.
The situation marks a dramatic fall from grace for a club accustomed to competing at the highest level of European competition.
United could bolster their attacking options with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who has turned down an approach from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.
Jonny Evans won three Premier Leagues with the Red Devils
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The forward netted 37 goals in 41 matches whilst on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli and has opted to remain in Europe rather than accept a lucrative Middle Eastern offer.
His decision opens the possibility of a move to Old Trafford, though United will face significant competition from other European clubs for his signature.
Napoli are expected to sell their striker this summer, but the widespread interest in Osimhen means securing his services will prove challenging for the Red Devils.
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