Nemanja Vidic to leave Manchester United

Nemanja Vidic has confirmed he will leave Manchester United at the end of the season.

The Serbian has spent eight years at Old Trafford, winning five Premier League titles, a Champions League as well as three League Cup medals, but he has decided he will move on when his contract expires in the summer.

“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,” Vidic said in a statement.

“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’s move to United was announced on Christmas Day 2005 with the defender making his debut against Blackburn on January 26, 2006.