Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra told Juventus that his decision to join them was based on the fact their title-winning philosophy mirrors that of which he had been accustomed to at Old Trafford and he views their successive Serie A title campaign his biggest challenge yet.
The 33-year-old French defender left United this month following an eight year career with the Red Devils during which time he enjoyed triple successive Premier League victories from 2006 to 2009.
Although it was understood Evra had left the Manchester giants for personal reasons, he told reporters at his official unveiling at new club Juventus that the chose to sign a two year contract with Juve because he shares the same winning culture.
“As soon as Juventus came in for me I knew it was the right choice. The club has the same winning culture as me,” the Frenchman said.
Evra’s move was sealed earlier this month to the value of £1.2m and the contract ties him in with the Italian champions until summer 2016.
The left-back looks forward to playing his part in Juve’s fourth successive Serie A title campaign and firmly believes he can help lead them to glory again over the season ahead.
Having won three titles in a row with United, Evra views this Italian mission as an even greater challenge than that of which he faced at Old Trafford.
“I won the title three times in a row with Manchester United, but to win it four times is even more difficult so that’s a good challenge,” he said.
Juventus head into the brand new Serie A season with new coach Massimiliano Allegri who was appointed a fortnight ago, just 24 hours after the sudden resignation of Antonio Conte.
Former boss Conte opted to break free of his contract with Juventus a year early, leaving the supporters stunned by his dramatic exit.
After spending three successful silverware-laden years with the side, the Italian coach was understood to have been starting to crack under the constant pressure that had been bestowed upon him to keep Juventus in their place as Serie A champions – pressure which he had previously described as ‘overwhelming.’