Juventus sign United star Evra

LONDON: Manchester United´s France international Patrice Evra has joined Juventus on a two year contract, the two clubs announced on Monday.

The move brings to a close the 33-year-old left back´s eight-and-a-half year stint at Old Trafford. "After a great deal of thought I have decided the time is right for me to leave Manchester United," the player told United´s website. "It is the biggest decision of my career as this club is, and will always remain, in my heart."

A Juventus statement read: "Juventus football club can today announce that Patrice Evra has signed a two-year contract with the club after a fee of £1.2million, to be paid in two separate instalments, was agreed with Manchester United. A further payment of £300,000 will be made to Manchester United in the event of Juventus qualifying for the 2015/16 Champions League."

Evra was part of the France side that made it to the World Cup quarter-finals. Four years ago he was the captain who led a team protest. (AFP)