Manchester United have announced the signing of Jonny Evans for the rest of the season on deadline day.
Evans was signed on a short-term deal for the duration of pre-season and the campaign so far, but his contract was about to expire. He has now signed a longer-term deal that will keep him at the club until next summer.
The Englishman has spent eight years away from the club after he was brought in as a youngster and left in 2015.
He said to club media: “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.”
United’s football director John Murtough 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 with the club.”
The Red Devils now have five natural central defenders with the 35-year-old joining long-term.
Evans made 13 appearances for Leicester City in the Premier League last season.
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