Phil Jagielka: Sheffield United re-sign defender after 12 years at Everton
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Defender Phil Jagielka has returned to Sheffield United after his Everton contract ended - 12 years after leaving the Blades for Goodison Park.
The former England centre-back, 36, has signed a one-year deal with the newly promoted Premier League side.
After joining Everton for £4m in 2007, Jagielka scored 19 goals in 386 appearances for the Toffees and had captained the club since 2013.
"It's nice to put the red and white shirt on again," he said.
Jagielka spent seven years at the start of his career at Sheffield United, winning promotion to the Premier League in 2006 before leaving after relegation the following season.
He made 40 appearances for England between 2008 and 2016, scoring three goals.
After falling out of favour under boss Marco Silva, Jagielka featured only seven times for Everton during the 2018-19 Premier League season.
"He's a really good footballer and a great character to have around in our first season back in the Premier League," said Blades manager Chris Wilder.
"His desire to come here was obvious and I'm absolutely delighted he's back home."
In his first spell with the Bramall Lane club, Jagielka twice ended up in goal for lengthy periods - against Millwall in 2004 and Arsenal in 2006 - with the Blades winning both games.
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Too much money in the game, you mean. There's no sentiment at all. You need to get a grip. You know you're on a football HYS, not rounders?!
Jags a great servant for Everton, and I wish him every success at the Blades. Good pick-up for them too. First year back; a defender with bags of EPL experience. Everyone's a winner.
Good signing for me. Top professional and loads of experience and an absolute no brainer if you're Sheff Utd.
Jags always seemed a great pro, and played the game the right way.
Could have done without him sticking it in the top corner of the Kop end though from 25 yards!
Good luck lad.
Are you illiterate even my 6 year old can put a few sentences together without looking like an imbecile
What the hell does all that actually mean???
Hammers supporter.