35-year-old Manchester United star reveals why he signed up for Manchester United

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has revealed he considered retiring from football last season before his emotional return back to the club.

The 35-year-old signed a one-year deal after trial over the summer to help the club’s defensive woes.

“I went through a stage last year where I started thinking maybe it is coming to an end,” the Northern Ireland captain said ahead of his country’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Slovenia on Tuesday.

“There’s no doubt I did have those thoughts. At the time I couldn’t get over injuries and every time I came back I was breaking down.

“I had lots of people telling me there’s no way you’re close to finishing, but you have to prove that to yourself and I feel like I’ve been able to do that.

“Every time you complete a match you think, “There’s another one, I can do that’, and sometimes you just have to confirm that to yourself. I’ve been pleased I’ve been able to go through that process and I feel in a good place.”