Jonny Evans has officially signed a one-year contract with Manchester United. The Academy forward, who enjoyed a short-term pre-season deal with the Red Devils has been handed a new contract by Erik ten Hag.
The defender has won three Premier League titles, two League Cups and a Champions League. While playing 198 times for United’s first team.
He left Old Trafford in 2015 joining West Bromwich for £6 million before joining Leicester in 2018.
Jonny Evans played 121 games for the Foxes and eventually became captain. Before leaving the club when his contract expired and after Leicester were relegated to the Championship UFABET
Throughout this summer The Northern Ireland international has training with United and he has also played in some pre-season games.
Ten Hag has offered the 35-year-old a one-year contract to strengthen his defense. After Raphael Varane was ruled out for several weeks with an injury.
Evans’ return represents another blow for Harry Maguire at Old Trafford. As he faces stiffer competition for his place in the team.
“I think it’s a good idea to help each other. Jonny can get his fitness back. And he can help us as well.”
“We know he is an experienced player. But he is also a very good person with a great personality and is very skilled. He can help young players. In particular, it benefits both sides.”