Ander Herrera is all set to leave Manchester United at the end of this season, the club has confirmed.
The Spanish midfielder arrived from Athletic Bilbao in 2014 and took very little time to acclimatize himself to the different nature of the Premier League. The 29 year old inspired the Red Devils to lift the Europa League and the League Cup in Jose Mourinho’s first season at the club.
He had been linked with a move to Paris Saint Germain as contract negotiations failed to materialise and recently a number of reports suggested the tenacious midfielder has agreed to terms with PSG.
United posted a heartfelt message on their official Twitter account and Herrera also has issued an emotional statement ahead of the Cardiff City match which is now going to be his last match for United.
A goodbye message from @AnderHerrera. ? #MUFC pic.twitter.com/z56bmBwXa9
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 11, 2019
“There is red in my heart, I knew it from the first time I played here and in the moment I started to wear it.
“A club with thousands of fans who respect and remember all the players who give everything. I felt special when I heard my name chanted. I felt proud when the fans decided I was part of this incredible history.
“Every time I represented this club, in every game, in wins and losses, even when I couldn’t help from the grass, I understood what this club means.
“I am going to remember each of the almost 200 matches that I have played with this jersey. Because playing for the greatest club in England, has been a true honour. Thanks for these five amazing years.”
