Patrice Evra lists Hale mansion for sale at £3.5 million
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has placed his luxurious Hale mansion on the market for £3,495,000, reports BritPanorama.
The asking price reflects a financial loss for Evra, who acquired the property for £3,750,000 in 2011. The five-bedroom residence in Greater Manchester includes a unique feature that will appeal to football enthusiasts—a mural depicting Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero’s iconic goal celebration, left behind by Aguero himself during his time renting the property.
Spanning four floors, the detached mansion offers an array of amenities, including a private lift, a comprehensive leisure suite, open-plan games and media rooms with cinema facilities, and a bar. The lower ground floor also houses a glass-fronted gym alongside a swimming pool, complete with a separate Jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna.
Bi-fold doors connect the pool area to the rear garden, enhancing the indoor-outdoor entertaining experience. Additionally, the property features secure grounds that include a basketball court, lawned areas, patio space, and a garden room suitable for outdoor dining.
While Aguero was Evra’s fierce rival at Manchester City during their playing careers, he rented this property from the French full-back after Evra’s departure from Old Trafford. His time there included the bold decorative choice of installing a large portrait of himself celebrating a pivotal goal for City, now a memorable focal point of the mansion.
The property previously commanded rental fees reaching £20,000 per month, indicating its premium status in one of Greater Manchester’s most sought-after areas. Aguero’s unforgettable last-minute goal, immortalized in Evra’s living room mural, defined City’s 2011/12 campaign, denying Manchester United a title with a dramatic finish.
Such intersections of sport and society remind us of the vibrant narratives that linger long after the final whistle. With Evra’s notable history at United and Aguero’s legendary status at City, this mansion tells a story of rivalry and camaraderie that transcends mere bricks and mortar.
