Leicester defender Jonny Evans agrees to contract extension

Posted January 01, 2021 6:00 am

The Associated Press

LEICESTER, England (AP) - Leicester defender Jonny Evans has agreed to a contract extension through the 2022-23 season, the Premier League club announced.

The Northern Ireland player has been a mainstay on Leicester's backline since arriving in June 2018 from West Bromwich Albion.

'œI've loved it here since the first day I came in,'ť Evans said Thursday. 'œIt's a great atmosphere around the place and it's a club with a lot of ambition.'ť

Evans turns 33 on Sunday, when Leicester visits Newcastle. Leicester is four points back of league leader Liverpool.

'œThe players are ambitious and the signings that they've made over the years - they've signed young, hungry players - and it's been great for me to come in alongside that and be a part of it," Evans said.

The Belfast-born Evans made 196 appearances for Manchester United, winning three Premier League titles before switching to West Brom.

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FILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Leicester's Jonny Evans in action during the English Premier League soccer match against Everton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England. According to a club announcement Friday Jan. 1, 2021, Leicester defender Jonny Evans has agreed to a contract extension through the 2022-23 season. (AP Photo/Jon Super, FILE) The Associated Press

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