Heartwarming video of Patrice Evra receiving heroes welcome in Nigeria drops

• Former Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra has finally touched down in West African country Nigeria
• The retired football was given a heroes welcome upon his arrival in Lagos as he spent time with some fans
• Patrice Evra also took time to play a game of chess with one of the young guys as he expressed his delight for meeting his fans

Legendary Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra has been given a heroes welcome following his arrival in West African nation Nigeria.

The former France left-back was met by huge crowd as he touched down in Lagos, spending valuable time with his fans.

Evra spent time interacting with some young men and in a video posted on Twitter, he engaged one of the youths in a game of chess.

The Manchester United youth team coach and podcaster had earlier declared his readiness to visit the African state.

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Evra is expected to spend few more days in Nigeria and could probably travel to Abuja to watch the Super Eagles play Ghana in the World Cup play-offs.

The ex-France defender is originally from Senegal but grew up in Europe and spent time playing for Monaco, Manchester United and Juventus.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has confirmed his readiness to visit Nigeria while dancing to the music of WizKid titled Essence and was spotted in joyous mood.

Before retiring from football, Patrice Evra played to the highest level of his career and the Frenchman was one of the best left backs in the world.

At Manchester United, Patrice Evra was instrumental for the Red Devils and played with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Scholes and Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford.

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Evra reveals the person who deserves credit for Ronaldo’s Manchester United return

Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra has stated that Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother Maria Dolores Aviero should be credited for giving an amazing human being to the world, MEN reports.

Ronaldo has completed his Manchester United medical in Portugal and has signed his contract along with his agent Jorge Mendes.

It was gathered that a deal for the 36-year-old has been agreed until 2024 with green lights on all other clauses in the said contract.