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Published 11:25 IST, September 22nd 2020

Patrice Evra slams Man United chief Ed Woodward, Matt Judge over sloppy transfer window

Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has slammed club executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and Matt Judge for a lacklustre transfer window and a lack of intent.

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Patience has been running thin for the Manchester United faithful due to a lack of decent signings in the summer transfer window. The club has completed just one signing - Donny van de Beek from AFC Ajax - while the Jadon Sancho transfer has hit a roadblock with Borussia Dortmund not keen on selling the England international. Frustrated at the lack of activity, Man United legend Patrice Evra has slammed the club's board that is led by Ed Woodward. 

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Evra rant: Man United legend 'unhappy' with state of affairs

Having endured a difficult start to the Premier League season with a 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace, Man United legend Evra hit out at the club via an Instagram video. The Frenchman insists that he cannot be happy after being left "sad, tired and hurt" by the Old Trafford outfit. 

Evra went on to slam Man United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward for putting his faith in the wrong people. He also asserted, as per Daily Mail, that he will speak to Ed Woodward if he has any problem with him, and not rant on social media. Before them, the likes of George Best and Bobby Charlton made history with the Red Devils, besides the phenomenal team of 2008. However, some people are keen on destroying the legacy of the club for mere business, Evra claims. 

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Evra rant: Club legend slams Matt Judge 

Evra then hit out at Man United's chief transfer negotiator Matt Judge, labelling the club 'arrogant' while negotiating for the transfer of players. He even recalled when a sporting director at the club couldn't get hold of him. He cited an example stating that the club ends up buying a player worth £20 million for £100 million due to their erroneous judgment. Evra claims that certain people at the club have reached an extreme level of arrogance, wherein they do not even respect Sir Alex Ferguson. 

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Fans react to Evra rant 

Evra spent eight seasons at Man United, winning the Premier League as well as the Champions League. Ending his rant on a decent note, the former France defender went on to insist that he would want to return to Old Trafford someday. However, he will work with complete loyalty and not under the garb of idiocy, Evra asserted. 

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Image courtesy: Patrice Evra Instagram, AP

11:25 IST, September 22nd 2020