Long-Serving Everton Defender Phil Jagielka Returns To Sheffield United
5th July 2019
The 36-year-old has signed a one-year deal at Bramall Lane ahead of the Blades' return to the Premier League.
- Former England international defender Phil Jagielka has returned to Sheffield United after a 12-year spell with Everton
- Jagielka was United's vice-captain during their last top-flight campaign in 2006/07 and following relegation he left Sheffield to join Everton, for whom he made almost 400 appearances
- Jagielka, who won 40 England caps, announced last month his time at Everton had come to an end after featuring in only seven Premier League matches last season
LONDON, United Kingdom- Former England international defender Phil Jagielka has returned to
Sheffield United after a 12-year spell with Everton.
The 36-year-old has
signed a one-year deal at Bramall Lane ahead of the Blades' return to the
Premier League.
Jagielka was
United's vice-captain during their last top-flight campaign in 2006/07 and
following relegation he left Sheffield to join Everton, for whom he made almost
400 appearances.
"He's got an
obvious history with the club which is fantastic, but meeting up with him and
seeing his desire makes me delighted to see Jags back at home," said
United manager Chris Wilder.
RECOMMENDED
READ: Kariobangi Sharks Will Put Up A Fight, Coach Muluya Promises Everton
"He's come to
play, he knows he's got to earn his place, but I'm buzzing having spent time
with him and seen the desire he's got to succeed at the back end of his
career."
Jagielka, who won 40
England caps, announced last month his time at Everton had come to an end after
featuring in only seven Premier League matches last season.