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Manchester United sign a new contract with an experienced player who has over 100 international caps.

Manchester United has agreed to a new contract with veteran defender Jonny Evans, the club confirmed on Friday.Evans rejoined the Red Devils on a one-year contract last summer after a time at Leicester City, and his initial role was to provide squad depth for Erik ten Hag.

However, a string of injuries forced Evans to play a considerably larger role than he had anticipated, with 30 appearances across all competitions, including one from the bench in Manchester United’s shock FA Cup final victory over rivals Manchester City.All of this has convinced Manchester United to extend Evans’ contract at Old Trafford for another year, with the 107-time Northern Ireland international ‘delighted’ to stay with the club where he began his professional career.

“I am delighted to have extended my contract at Manchester United for another season,” Evans told the club’s official website.

“Playing for this fantastic club and feeling the support of our terrific fans is always a privilege.“It was an honour to return to the club last season and represent the squad on the pitch alongside outstanding teammates under an excellent management.

“Winning the FA Cup together was an unforgettable experience; I know we can challenge for more trophies in the season ahead.

” Manchester United set to begin preseason practices.Manchester United are preparing for their first pre-season friendly of the summer, which will be played away against Norwegian heavyweights Rosenborg on Monday.

After that, they’ll face Rangers at Murrayfield on July 20 before embarking on a tour of the United States, where they’ll face fellow Premier League teams Arsenal and Liverpool, as well as Real Betis from La Liga.Jonny Evans has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United after an impressive season, extending his stay at the club where he began his professional career. Last season, Evans stepped up significantly due to injuries in the squad, making 30 appearances and contributing to the team’s FA Cup victory over Manchester City.

Evans expressed his delight in continuing at Manchester United, emphasizing the honor of playing for the club and his excitement for the upcoming season.

Manchester United is gearing up for their preseason, starting with a friendly against Rosenborg in Norway. They will then play Rangers at Murrayfield before heading to the United States to face Arsenal, Liverpool, and Real Betis.

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