{
  "id": 9751509,
  "title": "Former Manchester United star breaks silence on exit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/former-manchester-united-star-breaks-silence-on-exit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T10:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-manchester-united-star-breaks-105000114.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Manchester United midfielder James Garner has revealed that his move to Everton was the right decision. The 25-year-old has been rewarded for his hard work by being called back into the England national team after a strong start to the season. Garner left United nine years ago when he felt his path was blocked, and joined Everton where he secured a regular place in the team. The midfielder has spent time on loan at Watford and Nottingham Forest before signing permanently with Everton for £15 million in 2022. Garner has explained that his move to Everton was motivated by the desire to fight for his position in a team he felt offered him the best chance of success. He believes that leaving Manchester United enabled him to play in a more competitive environment and gain valuable experience. England manager Thomas Tuchel had previously hinted that Garner was close to making the World Cup squad, and his recent performances for Everton have cemented his position in the national team. When asked if he regrets leaving United, Garner replied firmly, \"No, not really. I am a big believer that everything happens for a reason. When I left they signed three or four midfielders, world-class ones. Had I stayed, I wouldn’t have been where I am today, so I am more than happy that I left.\"",
  "summary": "James Garner Everton Move Explained as England Midfielder Backs Career ChoiceJames Garner has spelled it out clearly. Leaving Manchester United for Everton was the right decision, and he has no intere...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Report: Manchester United remain interested in move for 21-year-old defender",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/report-manchester-united-remain-interested-in-move-for-21-year-old",
        "published": "2026-09-24T16:50:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}