'It was sad to leave Preston but I didn't want to retire' - Evanspublished at 11:37 BST 31 July 2025
Evans: 'I loved it at Preston'
Former Preston North End striker Ched Evans is pleased he could leave the club this summer on good terms.
The 36-year-old was offered a coaching role at the Championship side but instead opted for a return to League Two club Fleetwood Town for a third spell.
"It took me months to make a decision because ultimately if I take the [coaching] job, I'm retired," Evans told BBC Radio Lancashire.
Evans made eight substitute appearances in the Championship last season but still maintains a good relationship with manager Paul Heckingbottom.
"I had to accept it and as the manager, he has a plan.
"We left on really good terms, I wish him all the best. Although it was a sad thing because I loved it at Preston, the love for football outweighed that."
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