Jonny Evans signs new contract as Manchester United eye two new centre-backs

Jonny Evans has signed a new contract to keep him at Manchester United for another season.

The Northern Ireland international, who turns 37 in January, made 30 appearances in his first season back at Old Trafford, including a substitute appearance in the FA Cup final.

And while United are looking for at least one and possibly two centre-backs this summer, having made two offers for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and opened talks with Bayern Munich over Matthijs de Ligt, they have decided to keep Evans for another year.

Evans made his United debut in 2007, before leaving in 2015 and returning to the club, initially to train, after being released by Leicester following their relegation in 2023.

But he impressed Erik ten Hag to earn a contract and now has a new deal and he said: “I am delighted to have extended my contract at Manchester United for another season.

“Playing for this great club and feeling the support of our incredible fans is always a privilege. Returning to the club last season was an honour; representing the team on the pitch alongside fantastic team-mates under a great manager.

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

Evans follows backup goalkeeper Tom Heaton in signing a new one-year contract.