![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/jonny-evans-completes-man-utd-transfer-as-veteran-defender-makes-shock-return/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_Manchester-United-v-Wolverhampton-Wanderers-Premier-League.jpg&description=The former Leicester City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland defender has inked a one-year deal at Old Trafford to return to the Red Devils as central defensive cover Jonny Evans has signed a one-year contract with Manchester United. Evans, without a club since his contract with Leicester expired in the summer, signed a short term deal with former club United to take part in their pre-season tour of the US. But United boss Erik ten Hag has taken up the option to sign Evans for the reminder of the season as cover in central defence. In his previous spell at the club, Evans won three Premier League titles, two League Cups and the Champions League, making 198 first team appearances. Evans said: 'I am delighted to join Manchester United, a place which has always felt like home. This club and the fans have shaped me as a player and as a person since I was 15 years-old, and I am delighted to be back where it all began as part of this talented squad. 'I've really enjoyed working under the manager and his coaching staff since the start of pre-season, and I'm looking forward to helping this group achieve success together at this fantastic football club." TNT Sports gives you access to games across the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, Serie A and many more. You can also watch the biggest clashes in boxing, UFC, WWE and the get exclusive action from MLB all for one payment every month. You can watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media. £29.99 a month and get access to discovery+ Premium at no extra cost John Murtough, Manchester United Football Director, said: 'Jonny is a winner who has experienced everything in the game. These characteristics are invaluable to the culture that we're building here. 'His attitude and work ethic are second to none and Erik and the coaching staff know he's someone they can rely on whenever needed this season. We all welcome Jonny back and hope he can add further achievements to the success he has already enjoyed wit){kind=link}
The former Leicester City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland defender has inked a one-year deal at Old Trafford to return to the Red Devils as central defensive cover
Jonny Evans has signed a one-year contract with Manchester United.
Evans, without a club since his contract with Leicester expired in the summer, signed a short term deal with former club United to take part in their pre-season tour of the US. But United boss Erik ten Hag has taken up the option to sign Evans for the reminder of the season as cover in central defence.
In his previous spell at the club, Evans won three Premier League titles, two League Cups and the Champions League, making 198 first team appearances.
Evans said: “I am delighted to join Manchester United, a place which has always felt like home. This club and the fans have shaped me as a player and as a person since I was 15 years-old, and I am delighted to be back where it all began as part of this talented squad.