Manchester United signed Patrice Evra from Monaco on a three-and-a-half-year contract, on this day in 2006.
The 24-year-old joined Sir Alex Ferguson’s side for £5.5million but endured a tough start to life in Manchester, with a nightmare debut against neighbours Manchester City four days later as he was taken off at half-time in a 3-1 defeat.
However, the France international soon made the left-back position his own at Old Trafford after Gabriel Heinze’s cruciate ligament injury earlier that season and he went on to feature 379 times for the Red Devils.
Soccer – Barclays Premier League – Birmingham City v Manchester United – St Andrews Stadium
Evra won 10 major trophies with United, including five Premier League titles, three League Cups, the Champions League and the Club World Cup.
On Evra’s arrival at Old Trafford, manager Ferguson said: “He is a good age and he is still developing as a player, which is always exciting.
“We have been monitoring him all season and it is fantastic that he is joining Manchester United.”
Evra ended his eight-and-a-half-year stay in Manchester in July 2014 following the arrival of Luke Shaw from Southampton and moved to Juventus.
EVRAFILLEMON
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Evra was tough defender of Manchester united
lehcikmryz
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Anyone playing Number 9 role at Chelsea must undergo a spiritual training, that position is under a cause because if Jackson missed this goal is normal 😃 we all know how he plays but Cole Palmer Cole Palmer ooo missed this one on one, we all know he has a good finisher
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he is a good finisher
UniversalGod
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After signing Evra 17 years ago, Man U is struggling to get into top four. 😂😂😂
Hawadkmpyz
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Our Unforgettable LB and Upto Now No Replacement Got.
rafaeljoel
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Anyone playing Number 9 role at Chelsea must undergo a spiritual training, that position is under a cause because if Jackson missed this goal is normal 😃 we all know how he plays but Cole Palmer Cole Palmer ooo missed this one on one, we all know he has a good finisher
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And who's he? If those of the great drogba Van Nestroy could miss open chances why not him just say it wasn't his night
rafaeljoel
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Evra is one of the games' best LBs. I remember though Messi destroyed him in that 2011 UCL final. Since then he never liked Messi. Same applies to Roberto Carlos. A young Messi left him for dead in one of the el clasicos. They don't hate Messi bcos he is rich or handsome (as Mr someone claims), they hate him bcos he destroyed them or their team.
How did messi feature here it's all about evra..... so idiots like this come from nowhere to someone's boat
Wayole
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Evra is one of the games' best LBs. I remember though Messi destroyed him in that 2011 UCL final. Since then he never liked Messi. Same applies to Roberto Carlos. A young Messi left him for dead in one of the el clasicos. They don't hate Messi bcos he is rich or handsome (as Mr someone claims), they hate him bcos he destroyed them or their team.
this article doesn't call Messi name. should I call 🆘?
Covenant0001
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I think one of the best player Monaco gave to Man U not like that stupid and lazy ass Martial
kowagol
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And the rest is history..
JeffreyEse
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It was a revelation
Mangisha
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Evra is one of the games' best LBs. I remember though Messi destroyed him in that 2011 UCL final. Since then he never liked Messi. Same applies to Roberto Carlos. A young Messi left him for dead in one of the el clasicos. They don't hate Messi bcos he is rich or handsome (as Mr someone claims), they hate him bcos he destroyed them or their team.
chris_lamboo
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Anyone playing Number 9 role at Chelsea must undergo a spiritual training, that position is under a cause because if Jackson missed this goal is normal 😃 we all know how he plays but Cole Palmer Cole Palmer ooo missed this one on one, we all know he has a good finisher
Menzaxxxxx
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And the rest is history
footballloveronly
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Indeed a Manchester United legend ❤💯