Babalola Oluwatomiwa
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Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has confirmed that he will depart the Old Trafford outfit at the end of this season.
The future of the 32-year-old Serbia defender, who will be a free agent by summer has been the subject of speculation since entering the final year of his contract at the club.
"It's the last year of my contract and I have had eight wonderful years here. My time at this great club will always rank as the best years of my career," he said in a statement to the club's official website.
"I never could have imagined winning 15 trophies and I will certainly never forget that fantastic night in Moscow, memories that will live with me and the fans forever.
"However, I have decided that I will move on at the end of this season. I want to challenge myself again and try to make the best of myself in the coming years.
"I’m not considering staying in England as the only club I ever wanted to play for here is Manchester United and I was lucky enough to be part of this club for so many years. I’ve got a few options to move on and I will choose the right one for me and for my family.
"I am now going to focus all my efforts on playing for Manchester United and do the best I can for the team until the end of the season. I hope this stops any further speculation about my future."
Vidic moved to United from Spartak Moscow for £7m was announced on Christmas Day 2005, captained United to their historic 20th top-flight title last season - his fifth and the last under Sir Alex Ferguson.
The future of the 32-year-old Serbia defender, who will be a free agent by summer has been the subject of speculation since entering the final year of his contract at the club.
"It's the last year of my contract and I have had eight wonderful years here. My time at this great club will always rank as the best years of my career," he said in a statement to the club's official website.
"I never could have imagined winning 15 trophies and I will certainly never forget that fantastic night in Moscow, memories that will live with me and the fans forever.
"However, I have decided that I will move on at the end of this season. I want to challenge myself again and try to make the best of myself in the coming years.
"I’m not considering staying in England as the only club I ever wanted to play for here is Manchester United and I was lucky enough to be part of this club for so many years. I’ve got a few options to move on and I will choose the right one for me and for my family.
"I am now going to focus all my efforts on playing for Manchester United and do the best I can for the team until the end of the season. I hope this stops any further speculation about my future."
Vidic moved to United from Spartak Moscow for £7m was announced on Christmas Day 2005, captained United to their historic 20th top-flight title last season - his fifth and the last under Sir Alex Ferguson.
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