This Tuesday, 18, in an unpretentious way, Manchester United announced the hiring of a defender known by the club, but the duration of the contract drew attention; in addition, a new goalkeeper is coming
This Tuesday, the 18th, the Manchester United surprised his fans and announced an unexpected signing.jonny evans, a 35-year-old Irish defender, is the Red Devils’ newest signing. However, what caught the most attention was the way in which the negotiation took place, as the player should be an option in the squad for just one game.
On social media, the club announced the signing, but did not give many details about how Evans’ contract will work, which was without a club. However, Manchester United have only specified that it will be a short-term bond. Therefore, according to the English press, the defender will only be an option during the pre-season and tour of the United States.
ℹ️ Erik has named a 24-man traveling squad for tomorrow’s clash with Lyon, including Jonny Evans, who has signed a short-term deal.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 18, 2023
Last season, Jonny Evans defended the Leicester, a team that ended up being relegated and will play in the second division of English football. However, the defender’s contract ended and he had been training with Manchester United’s under-21 team, as he was formed in the Red Devils youth categories.
Not just for the youth teams, Evans was revealed by the club and defended the Manchester United shirt for eight seasons. Even without being very prominent, the defender has 198 games for the team and has a resume full of titles, such as a Champions Leagueone Club World Cupthree titles from Premier League and two-time champion of English League Cup.
In addition, Manchester United is already agreed with André Onana, a goalkeeper who had great prominence for Inter Milan last season. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, a specialist in the transfer market, the Cameroonian is on his way to England to undergo a medical and sign a contract with the Red Devils.
Source: sportbuzz
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