Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Jonny Evans on a three-year contract for a fee believed to be in the region of £3.5m.
Evans was part of the West Bromwich Albion side that was relegated from the Premier League last season but the centre-back was among their better, most consistent players and has been ever since he arrived at the Hawthorns from Manchester United in 2015. Indeed, such was the quality of Evans’ displays for West Brom that he had been linked with moves to Manchester City and Arsenal before joining Leicester.
“It’s great to join and I’m happy it’s all gone through. When this opportunity came up, it’s one that I couldn’t turn down. It’s an ambitious club, the owners are ambitious and everyone wants to push the club forward,” said the Northern Ireland international. “I hope I can give lots to the team and the club. It’s a great place to play football, the fans really get behind the team and the players are fantastic - these are all factors that made me want to sign for this club.”
Claude Puel, the Leicester manager, speaking of his first signing of the close season, said: “Jonny is a player of great experience in the Premier League and to have him as part of our squad is fantastic news for the club. He knows exactly what it takes, he is a winner and a leader. He will bring a great deal to our squad and I’m delighted to welcome him to Leicester City.”
