![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/erik-ten-hag-explains-thought-process-behind-signing-35-year-old-jonny-evans-for-man-utd/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_Manchester-United-Pre-Season-Training-Session-2.jpg&description=Jonny Evans came off the bench during Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Lyon on Wednesday after signing a short-term contract with Erik ten Hag's side Erik ten Hag believes Jonny Evans' move to Manchester United "is a benefit for both sides" after his shock transfer was announced. United have re-signed Evans, 35, on a short-term deal after his contract with Leicester expired. The Northern Ireland international started visiting United's Carrington training ground earlier this summer and has done enough to earn a contract at Old Trafford. His short-term deal was announced on Tuesday and he will be part of Ten Hag's squad for their pre-season tour of the United States. Evans, who will wear the No.27 shirt, made his debut in the pre-season friendly against Lyon in Edinburgh on Wednesday. Evans isn't expected to remain part of Ten Hag's squad for the start of the new season, although he could earn a full year's contract if he impresses in the United States. A number of Premier League clubs will be interested in signing the respected defender. Ten Hag was asked why he signed Evans ahead of Wednesday's friendly. "I know him for a long time, so I know his place was here, in Manchester," he told MUTV. "He came to train with us, to work on his fitness, and when I said, 'Yeah'. Not all the players are in - internationals are out, still having their break, so I thought it was a good idea to help each other out. Jonny can work on his fitness and he can help us out. "The level, we know he is a really experienced player but also a very good person, a big personality, and I think he has big authority as well. He will help the young players especially. It is a benefit for both sides." Do you think Jonny Evans is a good signing for Manchester United? Let us know in the comments below! Evans graduated from United's academy and played 198 first-team games before joining West Brom in 2015. He won three Premier League titles, two League Cups, four Community Shields, the Clu){kind=link}
Jonny Evans came off the bench during Manchester United’s pre-season friendly against Lyon on Wednesday after signing a short-term contract with Erik ten Hag’s side
Erik ten Hag believes Jonny Evans’ move to Manchester United “is a benefit for both sides” after his shock transfer was announced.
United have re-signed Evans, 35, on a short-term deal after his contract with Leicester expired. The Northern Ireland international started visiting United’s Carrington training ground earlier this summer and has done enough to earn a contract at Old Trafford.
His short-term deal was announced on Tuesday and he will be part of Ten Hag’s squad for their pre-season tour of the United States. Evans, who will wear the No.27 shirt, made his debut in the pre-season friendly against Lyon in Edinburgh on Wednesday.
Evans isn’t expected to remain part of Ten Hag’s squad for the start of the new season, although he could earn a full year’s contract if he impresses in the United States. A number of Premier League clubs will be interested in signing the respected defender.