Uncovered! The Reason MU Hooked Jonny Evans with a Short-term Contract, Is It Really Mutually Beneficial?

Jonny Evans got a short-term contract from Manchester United. (Photo: Twitter/ManUtd)

JAKARTA - Manchester United has given a short-term contract to a senior player, Jonny Evans. Many have questioned the steps taken by the Red Devils.

It did not specify how long the contract would last. However, the contract made the former Leicester City defender part of the Red Devils' pre-season tour of Edinburgh, Scotland, and San Diego, United States.

"Experienced defender Jonny Evans has signed a short-term contract to allow him to take part in Manchester United's upcoming pre-season games in Edinburgh and San Diego," the club said in a statement on their website.

MU manager, Erik ten Hag, believes that Evans' short-term contract agreement is beneficial to both parties. He believes the 17-year experience in the Premier League that the senior defender has is beneficial for the young Reds Devils players.

"He will help young players in particular. This is an advantage for both parties," said Ten Hag, quoted by Antara.

"His level, we know he is a very experienced player but also a very good person, a big personality and I think he also has a lot of authority," he continued.

Ten Hag then explained the reasons for joining the 35-year-old defender to be bound by a short contract. He said Evans wanted to keep fit after his contract with Leicester City was over.

"He came to train with us, to work on his fitness, and when I said: yes, not all the players are in, the internationals are out, still resting, so I think it's a good idea to help each other," said the former Ajax Amsterdam coach.

The owner of 102 caps for the Northern Ireland national team is not a new figure at MU. He has defended the club based at Old Trafford from a young age and made his debut for the first team in September 2007 against Coventry City in the League Cup.

While strengthening the Red Devils, Evans appeared 198 times in all competitions, scoring seven goals and seven assists. He also won 10 trophies, namely the Champions League (2007/2008), Club World Cup (2008), Premier League (2008/2009, 2010/2011, 2012/2013), League Cup (2008/2009, 2009/2010). ), and Community Shield (2008, 2010, 2011).

"I've known him for a long time, so I know his place here in Manchester," said Ten Hag.