Transfer news: Patrice Evra admits he left Manchester United because of 'personal problems'

Patrice Evra: Now happy at Juventus after admitting 'personal problems’ behind Manchester United exit

Patrice Evra has admitted he left Manchester United because of ‘personal problems’ and he is now happy at Juventus.

The 33-year-old moved to Turin in the summer after spending eight successful seasons at Manchester United, where he picked up five Premier League winners medals.

He had signed a one-year contract extension at Old Trafford in May but left following the big-money signing of Luke Shaw, with new boss Louis van Gaal also since coming into the club.

I went away from Manchester because of personal problems and the only team that I wanted was Juventus. Patrice Evra

In comments reported by JTV, Evra is quoted as saying: “I went away from Manchester because of personal problems and the only team that I wanted was Juventus.

“They are a club which have a history and important goals. (Former Juventus' coach, Antonio) Conte had called me many times to convince me, now I'm at Juventus and I'm happy.

“Here I can continue with a big club, I saw no differences compared to United.

“The physical preparation has been very hard, maybe the hardest I've ever done.”

He has also praised former United team-mate Carlos Tevez for helping him settle in Turin.

“Tevez? I see him more mature, more of a team man. I found a lion, he is for me a great help here.”