Manchester United have agreed a brand new contract with veteran defender Jonny Evans, the membership introduced on Friday.
Evans rejoined the Purple Devils on a one-year contract final summer time following a spell at Leicester Metropolis and was solely initially meant to supply squad depth for Erik ten Hag.
Nevertheless, a spate of accidents meant Evans performed a way more outstanding position than he first anticipated, making 30 appearances throughout all competitions — together with one from the bench in Man Utd’s shock FA Cup closing win over rivals Manchester Metropolis.
That has all confirmed sufficient to persuade Man Utd to supply Evans one other yr at Previous Trafford, with the 107-time Northern Eire worldwide ‘delighted’ to stay on the membership the place he started his skilled profession.
“I’m delighted to have prolonged my contract at Manchester United for one more season,” Evans informed Manchester United’s official web site.
“To play for this nice membership and really feel the help from our unimaginable followers is all the time a privilege.
“Returning to the membership final season was an honour; representing the crew on the pitch alongside implausible team-mates underneath a superb supervisor.
“Successful the FA Cup collectively was an unforgettable expertise; I do know we are able to problem for extra trophies within the season forward.”
Man Utd set to start pre-season preparations
Manchester United are making ready for his or her first pre-season pleasant of the summer time as they face Norwegian giants Rosenborg away on Monday.
After that, they’ll tackle Rangers at Murrayfield on July 20 earlier than heading out for his or her tour of the USA, the place they face fellow Premier League sides Arsenal and Liverpool, both aspect of a conflict towards La Liga outfit Actual Betis.
The Purple Devils start the brand new marketing campaign on August 10 as they face Premier League champions Manchester Metropolis at Wembley within the Group Defend.
