Manchester United fans were greeted with the surprising news that Jonny Evans has returned to the club after signing a short-term deal.
Evans was spotted at Carrington this week and has been training with United, following his release at Leicester City.
The 35-year-old was welcomed back to Carrington to work on his fitness and it sounds like he has impressed coaches enough to warrant a place in the squad for the upcoming pre-season tour.
Everton have been linked with a move for the former Northern Ireland international, but an impressive pre-season could easily see the centre-back remain at Old Trafford for the 2023/24 campaign.
Evans could be a good fifth choice centre-back if Harry Maguire gets a move away from United.
The club confirmed on Tuesday that Evans will feature at Murrayfield before heading to the US.
Here’s how fans have been reacting to the news on social media:
Ten Hag saw Maguire say he wants to stay then said gimme that armband and brought back Jonny Evans.
Message, loud and clear.
— Adam McKola (@AdamMcKola) July 18, 2023
Tbh as a bit of experience it’s not even bad. And now we have a PL title winner back in the squad 🤭
— Fernando Alonso enjoyer (@Nadal_istheGOAT) July 18, 2023
With Jonny Evans back we have a Premier League winner n a Ferguson boy again. Ferguson is inevitable
— 𝕮𝖆𝖕𝖔 ♜ (@fvckgotti) July 18, 2023
Jonny Evans signs short term contract and becomes our only Premier League winning player in the squad #mufc
— MUFC_Fan (@MFandebate) July 18, 2023
A premier league winner in our squad,I’m all in for that.
— Nathan (@Nathan6355) July 18, 2023
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Why is it that blokes named “Harry” just can’t take a hint?