Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is preparing to lay off 250 staff at Old Trafford in a bid to cut costs.
Some staff have been told their jobs are at risk ahead of Manchester United's pre-season tour of the US. And Jonny Evans, who has been with Man United since he was 9 years old, said this was a difficult period.
"A lot of people have lost their jobs in the last few weeks, and it's been difficult and painful to see. The new owners felt like that was the direction they wanted to pursue. But you know, it wasn't." Everyone can easily do it at the same time.
There are people you've known for 20 years and I think that moment happened when we were on tour. So we're all a bit in the dark and I'm sure everything will be resolved, everything will be a little clearer when we come back," said the Irish midfielder.
Evans is in his second phase of playing for the "Red Devils" after going through the academy and making his first team debut at the age of 19 in 2007. Evans' older brother Corry also played for Man United, and his wife Helen is currently playing. works for MUTV television channel. Meanwhile, Evans' father - Jackie, also works as an academy coach.
"It's difficult to see this. People I've known for a long time. When working at a club like Man United, you always give your best and everyone always gives their best, it's a team large staff.
For a club like this, of such a large size and with a constantly changing staff, you have family members working there. My wife worked at the club, as did my brother and my father.
So the club always feels like everyone gives their all to the club and that's a huge credit to them. Just because they love this place so much" - Evans added.
Man United 's layoff process is expected to be completed next month. First team players and staff were not affected, but Evans said staff cuts were still a topic of discussion in the dressing room during Man United's tour in the US.
"Yes, of course. Some of the staff here are friends, people the players have worked with. They are colleagues for a long time and I'm sure they will feel like So, there's no doubt about it anymore" - Evans shared.
