Evra: I left Manchester United for Juventus for personal reasons

Date: 31st July 2014 at 8:36pm
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New Juventus signing Patrice Evra has revealed that leaving Manchester United for Juventus was a very difficult decision but that he had to leave for personal reasons.

The 33-year-old was presented as a Juventus player on Thursday and gave a press conference detailing his transfer from the Premier League club.

“It was really difficult to leave Manchester United.

“It was for personal reasons. I asked the club if I could leave. When I knew Juventus were interested, the most difficult part was to leave.

“But I did it and I am happy with my choice.”

Evra also talked of his delight at linking up with Carlos Tevez once again, with the two having been team-mates at Old Trafford between 2007 and 2009.

“It was tough for me to see him leave United, we are great friends on and off the pitch. It hurt me to see him in another shirt,” Evra explained.

Evra also answered difficult questions regarding racism, with the Italian football federation under the spotlight in recent days over alleged racist remarks made by its vice-president, Carlo Tavecchio.

“It’s hard to talk about racism.

“I don’t understand why someone compares other people because they are a different colour. Maybe they fear the other person.

“It is sad to be here and talk about it, I don’t understand it,” Evra added.

Evra is nevertheless excited about the fresh challenge ahead in Serie A, with his new club looking for a fourth successive Scudetto under new boss Massimiliano Allegri.

Evra was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2006 and went on to enjoy an illustrious eight-year career at Old Trafford, winning the Champions League in 2008, five Premier League titles, three League Cups and a Club World Cup.

He made a total of 379 appearances for United, scoring 10 goals, but was given permission to leave following the signing of England international Luke Shaw from Southampton.

 

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