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I swore at Man United chief when he blocked my exit – my wife wanted me to leave

The ex-Manchester United star left the club in contentious circumstances

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 4:00 AM
I swore at Man United chief when he blocked my exit – my wife wanted me to leave
Key Things to Know
  • Patrice Evra revealed he swore at and threatened Ed Woodward after Manchester United blocked his exit in 2014.
  • Woodward triggered a one-year contract extension despite previously shaking hands on Evra's departure for family reasons.
  • Evra completed a permanent transfer to Serie A side Juventus two months later for a fee of £1.2 million.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra revealed that he swore at and threatened former executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward after the club unilaterally triggered a one-year contract extension in 2014. Evra had previously agreed to a two-year contract with Juventus and informed Woodward of his desire to leave Old Trafford for family reasons.

Following the confrontation and an intervention from Ryan Giggs, Evra eventually completed a £1.2 million permanent transfer to Juventus two months later. The French defender went on to reach the Champions League final with the Serie A club in 2015 before later spells with Marseille and West Ham.

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