United defender Jones' injury-blighted season costs former club Rovers £2m!
Phil Jones' injuries this season has cost his former club Blackburn Rovers a mammoth £2million windfall.
The payment was agreed between the two clubs on the proviso Jones played half of United's league matches in a title-winning season.
Knee and ankle injuries this season have reduced the defender's appearances to just 10 this year - short of the 18 required.
Ouch: Phil Jones has endured an injury-blighted season at Manchester United
Jones moved to Old Trafford in a £16.5million deal which included other incentives for the Ewood park club.
But they will be sorely disappointed to miss out on the payday due to injuries when he would certainly have triggered the clause if he had remained fit.
Jones' 10 appearances this season qualifies him for a winner's medal and will be there when United parade their 20th League trophy through the city on May 13.
Title winner: Phil Jones played in United's match against Aston Villa
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