'Best centre-half at the club' - Jonny Evans' exit shocked Manchester United legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Rio Ferdinand
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA huge applause of appreciation rang round Murrayfield on Wednesday when a 35-year-old Manchester United defender challenged a spritely Lyon attacker with 20 minutes of the friendly remaining.
Jonny Evans was making his first appearance for the club in eight years and the tackle in the Scottish capital was a real throwback, sparking memories of times gone by.
The academy graduate had been back at Carrington to retain fitness as he looks for a new club following his release from Leicester.
You would have had good odds on a return to United being his initial next move. The short-term deal he signed has not been specified but the presumption is that it only lasts for pre-season. “I thought it was a good idea to help each other out - Jonny can work on his fitness, and he can help us out with [our] level,” said Ten Hag explaining his decision. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here ALSO READ: Erik ten Hag has already shown why he might be tempted by Jonny Evans transfer “Of course I know [about] him for a long time, I know his place was here, was in Manchester.
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