Evra was persuaded by manager Sir Alex Ferguson to stay at Old Trafford.
The defender was linked with the likes of Real Madrid and Inter Milan.
Evra said in the The Sun: “I had thought about leaving last summer for family reasons but something changed my mind late on.
“There were clubs interested like Real Madrid and Inter Milan.
“But the manager visited me at my home to persuade me to stay.
“I know my heart has made the right decision. When Sir Alex talks, it’s a good idea to listen!”
