Evra a steadying influence for Marseille dressing room
Marseille - Former France full-back Patrice Evra indicated Thursday he saw himself as the old, cool head to stabilise Marseille after joining the club from Juventus.
"I am someone who looks after the well-being of the dressing room," said the 81-cap, 35-year-old former Manchester United star, who has been released from the last six months of his contract with Juve.
"That is my first objective," Evra told a press conference officially unveiling him.
With five Premier League crowns and a Champions League also won with United, Evra is now seeking to act as a steadying influence at the former European champions, currently sixth in Ligue 1 and 15 points off the top three.
"They know my personality. I have not come here to take somebody's place. It is a privilege for me to be here," Evra insisted.
He added that the Stade Velodrome was an impressive fortress of a stadium and that had France played there in the final of Euro 2016, they would have see off final conquerors Portugal.
Quizzed on a potential return to the national side he said: "The France team is not a priority - but if the youngsters don't perform I shall be there."
Evra is due to make his debut at the Velodrome on Friday against Montpellier.