Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra is set to swap the football pitch for the octagon, making his mixed martial arts debut next month.
The 43 year old Frenchman will compete at Professional Fighters League Europe’s Paris event on May 23 at the Accor Arena in Bercy.
Evra, known as a defender on the football field, has reportedly been training in combat sports for nearly a decade, preparing for this competitive bow alongside friend and PFL star Cedric Doumbe.
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Evra, who won 81 caps for France, confirmed his MMA debut via his X page on Friday, he said: “They will pick my opponent. They asked who I wanna face. I said Luis Suarez. I’ll pay out of pocket. He can even bite me.
“I’ve performed on the world’s biggest stages, won every major trophy in football, but PFL Europe Paris will be an incredibly special night for me.
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“I’ve been training alongside the best in the world for years and they’ll also tell you I’m ready for this. I’m going to put on a show at the Accor Arena on May 23, so come watch the spectacle.”
Recall that in 2011, Uruguay striker Suarez was banned for eight games as a Liverpool player after abusing Evra, who was playing for United.
The 38-year-old who still plays for Inter Miami, has been found guilty of biting three opponents in his career.
Evra spent eight-and-a-half years at Manchester United, winning five Premier League titles among a host of honours.
He moved on to Juventus in 2014 and retired six years ago, with his final appearances coming in a brief spell for West Ham.
