Johnny Evans has signed a new contract extension with Manchester United after an impressive 2023–24 campaign.
With the Old Trafford outfit desperate to avoid the pitfalls of last season, Evans’ new contract was envisaged.
The Northern Ireland defender, who originally began his football career with the Old Trafford outfit, re-signed for the club last term from Leicester City.
Under the auspices of Erik ten Hag, Evans joined United, signing a one-year contract that was set to expire at the end of the campaign.
In a season the club grappled with a grinding injury crisis, especially in the defensive department, Evans offered Erik ten Hag a lot of leverage, making 30 appearances in all competitions for the club.
With the exit of Raphael and the continuing uncertainty over the fitness of Tyrell Malacia, including Luke Shaw, it was evident Erik ten Hag would stick with the Northern Ireland football veteran to boost the club’s defensive options ahead of the next campaign.
In a report shared on the club’s website, United confirmed, Evans has been tied down to a new one-year contract. The club’s statement, confirming the new contract extension for the player reads;
“Manchester United is delighted to confirm that Jonny Evans has signed a new one-year contract with the club, keeping him here until June 2025.”
Reacting to the new deal, the 36-year-old said he is delighted to sign a new contract with Man United and considers it a privilege to play for the club while thanking the fans for their immense support.
He said: “I am delighted to have extended my contract at Manchester United for another season.
“To play for this great club and feel the support from our incredible fans is always a privilege.”
The new contract will see the veteran right-back extend his spell with Manchester United to 11 seasons.
Johnny Evans Career
Evans began his career with Manchester United in 2006, and played for nine seasons for the club until 2015 before he left for West Bromwich Albion. Meanwhile, during his United spell, he was loaned to Royal Antwerp and Sunderland before moving to West Bromwich Albion.
At West Brom, Evans tallied 86 Premier League appearances, scoring five goals in his three seasons. He then joined Leicester City in 2018, where he would spend five seasons, tallying 121 Premier League appearances with five goals before returning to United last season.
Johnny Evans stats
Evans has boasted an 18-year career in elite football, playing mostly for English clubs. His only career foray off the shores of England was his loan move to Royal Antwerp in 2006, during the heydays at Manchester United. In his first spell with Manchester United, he made 198 appearances in all competitions, scoring 7 goals.
In his two loan spells with Royal Antwerp and Sunderland, he made 35 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal. At West Brom, he recorded 95 appearances with 5 goals, and 152 with 7 goals for Leicester City. On his Man United return, he has made 30 appearances. Overall, he has tallied 525 club career appearances, scoring 22 goals.
On the international scene, he has won 106 caps for Northern Ireland, scoring six goals.
Johnny Evans contract
Evans has penned down a new one-year contract with Manchester United which could likely be his last. He is among the least-paid players in the squad, with an annual salary of £2,600,000 and a weekly wage of £50,000.
