Manchester United veteran Rio Ferdinand has written a formal statement for the fans of the club confirming the news that he is set to leave in the Summer, ending his 12-year stay at Old Trafford.
At the time of his move from Leeds United, Ferdinand was the most expensive defender in world football, costing United £30million, and after numerous trophies and over a decade in top-flight football, he is finally set to depart the club.
It was confirmed earlier this week that the Englishman wouldn’t be offered a new contract at the club, and since that news broke, the 35-year-old has released this formal statement.
“I have thought long and hard over the last few months about my future, and after 12 fantastic years playing, for what I regard, as the best club in the world, I have decided the time is right for me to move on.
“I joined Manchester United in the hope of winning trophies, and never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined how successful we would be during my time here. There have been so many highlights, playing alongside some great players who have become good friends, winning my first Premier League title and also that fantastic night in Moscow are memories that I will cherish forever.
“Circumstances didn’t allow for me to say goodbye the way I would have liked but I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my teammates, staff, the club & the fans for an unbelievable 12 yrs that I’ll never forget. Winning trophies I dreamed about as a kid came true at this great club.
“I am feeling fit and healthy, ready for a new challenge and looking forward to whatever the future holds for me”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
