In the friendly match, Manchester United reversed Hong Kong, China 3-1, 37-year-old Manchester United veteran Evans started and was replaced in the second half. Reporter Andy Mitten reported that this game is Evans's career farewell battle.

Manchester United previously announced that Evans' contract expired and he will leave the team. The player has played for Manchester United twice, totaling more than 10 seasons. In the autumn of 2007, Evans made his debut for Manchester United's first team. He was an important member of the team's defense for the next seven seasons.

In the 2012-13 season, he and Ferdinand partnered with the central defender to help Manchester United win the Premier League championship last time. That season, as a defender, he scored 4 goals. After the 2014-15 season, he left Manchester United and returned to Old Trafford in 2023. During his two-time performance at Manchester United, he scored a total of 8 goals.

Wearing a Manchester United jersey, Evans played in 241 games. During his first time, he won three Premier League titles, one Champions League title, one Club World Cup title and one League Cup title. After returning to Manchester United, he won the FA Cup with the team.