Relegated last year with Leicester City in a year where he experienced a lot of physical glitches (only 14 games played), Jonny Evans (35) was free of any contract. The Northern Irish central defender has just found a base, at least for this summer. Pure product of the Manchester United academy where he played between 2004 and 2015, Jonny Evans returned to the side of the Red Devils for the pre-season. Interesting with the U21s but also the first team, he signed a short contract which lasts the time of preparation.
“Experienced defender Jonny Evans has signed a short-term contract to take part in Manchester United’s upcoming pre-season fixtures in Edinburgh and San Diego. The Academy graduate had been training with the Under-21s while considering his options, following his departure from Leicester City at the end of last season. As part of the Academy’s training program, he also took part in several first-team sessions and impressed Erik ten Hag and the coaching staff. can we read in a press release. He will also challenge Olympique Lyonnais tomorrow.
