Patrice Evra: Manchester United Legend Makes Big Promise to Kenyan Fans

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has delighted Kenyan football fans after revealing that he has added the country to his bucket list.

Evra, who retired from football in July 2019, has since taken up various roles which involve vlogging and punditry and also visits countries to inspire budding footballers and promote various causes.

The 44-year-old has visited several African countries including Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana with his recent tours aimed at promoting his autobiography, "I Love This Game," while also engaging in projects related to youth football and talent development.

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It seems Kenya will be among the African nations the former France left-back visits after assuring Kenyan fans that he is considering it.

In a recent chat with Kenyan fans on Instagram, one of his supporter asked, “@patrice.evra you owe us a visit LEGEND 🇰🇪,” to which the ex-Monaco and Juventus star responded: “I agreed 💯” giving an assurance that a visit to Kenya is on his to-do list.

It remains to be seen if the highly-popular star will live up to his promise given he enjoys a huge social media following with over 13 million followers on Instagram alone, his influence having grown since he retired from the game and took up various projects.

Evra formed part of a highly-successful Manchester United team, having played for the club for nine years between 2006 and 2014, and winning five Premier League titles and one Champions League.

His marauding runs down the left flank to create chances for his teammates and keep United out danger, added to his no-nonsense approach when it came to dealing with rival players, endeared him greatly to Red Devils faithful.

Born in Dakar, Senegal, Evra’s father was a diplomat who moved with the family to Belgium when the footballer was one year-old and two years later, they settled in France, the country which the left-back chose to represent at international level, earning 81 caps and playing in three World Cup and four Euro tournaments.

After leaving United, Evra had a successful stint at Juventus for two-and-a-half seasons before later playing for Marseille and West Ham briefly.