Manchester United's 2008 Champions League winners: Where are they now?

Modified Sep 09, 2018 14:56 GMT

United defeated Chelsea to lift the Champions League Trophy in 2008

#3 Patrice Evra

After the Champions League win, Evra completed 6 more seasons at United, adding a further 3 Premier Leagues, 2 League Cups, 4 Community Shields, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup, before finally moving to Serie A side Juventus in July 2014. In January 2017, Evra joined Marseille on a free transfer, however, a violent conduct before a Europa Match in November 2017 ultimately led to the termination of his contract at the Ligue 1 side.

In February 2018, Evra joined West Ham United on a free transfer, but could only make 5 appearances before leaving the club at the end of the season.

#4 Owen Hargreaves

Hargreaves scored in the penalty shootouts and then spent 3 more injury ridden seasons at Old Trafford, where he made a total of 5 appearances in all competitions. He then signed for local rivals Manchester City in August 2011, however, he only played for one season, appearing in a mere 4 games as injuries kept him sidelined, which meant that even though City won the title, he did not get a winner’s medal.

He was released at the end of the season, after which he trained with Queens Park Rangers, but was not offered a contract by the club. He ultimately retired from football and currently works as a Television Pundit for BT Sport.

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