Mutual respect: Patrice Evra holds Sir Alex Ferguson in particularly high esteem Manchester United defender Patrice
Evra has paid tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson and the Old Trafford faithful
after finalising a deal to join Italian champions Juventus for
£2.5million.
After nine
years at Old Trafford, Evra has decided now is the time to move on,
penning an open letter on the official club website expressing his
gratitude to the club.
He
said: 'After a great deal of thought I have decided the time is right
for me to leave Manchester United. It is the biggest decision of my
career as this club is, and will always remain, in my heart.
Controversy: Evra was embroiled in a battle with
Luis Suarez as the former Liverpool striker was banned for racially
abusing the defender
Passion: Evra celebrates infront of Suarez following United's win over arch-rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford
Fans' favourite: Patrice Evra was a popular figure among Manchester United supporters
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