Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra, who has become something of an Instagram sensation, has become a West Ham player and the way the Hammers announced his signing has become a rage on social media.
We love this game! #ForEvraBlowingBubbles pic.twitter.com/UugpXaL6um
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) February 7, 2018
Evra, who had been a free agent after having his contract at Marseille terminated for kicking a fan earlier in the season, has joined the capital club on a short-term contract which expires in June 2018.
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The 34-year-old left-back was a cult figure at Old Trafford during his time with the Red Devils and uploads a video every Monday on Instagram, in which he’s usually seen dancing or singing (or both) and ends it with his trademark ‘I love this game!’
A serial winner with the likes of United, Juventus and AS Monaco, Evra has lifted nearly every trophy possible in club competition and even captained the French national team for a brief period.
A message from Patrice Evra: pic.twitter.com/AjEz7A6Gxg
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) February 7, 2018
The Hammers are managed by former Manchester United boss David Moyes, who took over the reigns mid-season after Slaven Bilic was sacked with the club in the drop zone.
Since Moyes took over, there has been a remarkable upturn in fortunes as the West London club are now in 12th place.
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West Ham’s next Premier League clash is a home one with Watford on Saturday and Evra is expected to be available for selection.
The veteran will compete for a starting sport with Aaron Cresswell on the left flank and it remains to be seen who will get the nod for the tie with the Hornets.