Friday, February 7, 2014

Vidic Confirmed Exiting Man United

Nemanja Vidic (32), the Serbian international and Manchester United captain, has notified the club that he will be leaving at the end of this season when his contract finishes.

The central defender told the club's website, ''I'm not considering staying in England, as the only club I ever wanted to play for here, is Manchester United.

''I never could have imagined winning 15 trophies. However, I have decided I will move on at the end of this season. I want to challenge myself again.''

He joined the club on the 25th of December, 2005 from Spartak Moscow on a transfer fee of €8.5m.

Nemanja Vidic (Man United captain)

He subsequently made his debut for the club on January 25, 2006 against the Blackburn Rovers. Read also: africanfootie.blogspot.com

''I have had eight wonderful years here,'' the very dependable defender said.

''My time at this great club will always rank as the best years of my career.''

''I will certainly never forget that fantastic night in Moscow, memories that will live with me and the fans for ever,'' he added. Vidic was refering to the night in 2008, when they defeated another English club - Chelsea in the final of the Champions League.

The Serbian won many trophies with the club, among which are, five Premier League titles in 2007 to 2009, 2011 and 2013.

He also won three League Cups in 2006, 2009 and 2010. The player had some injury setbacks, during his time at the Old Trafford, which kept him out of action for some times. Vidic has made over 200 appearances for the club.

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