Ander Herrera says GOODBYE - and fans slam Man Utd for letting ‘only PASSIONATE player go'
ANDER HERRERA has confirmed his departure from Manchester United this summer with his contract expiring next month.
The midfielder and the club failed to come to an agreement over a new deal.
And he is now poised to join PSG, brining an end to his five-year career in the Premier League.
It remains to be seen if 29-year-old Herrera will play inManchester United ’s final game of the season at home to Cardiff tomorrow.
In a message to fans delivered on United’s official Twitter account, Herrera said: “There is red in my heart.
“I knew from the first time I played here and in the moment I started to wear it.
“A club with thousands of fans that 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.
“Thanks for these five amazing years”
Ander Herrera
“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!”
United fans are gutted to see the Old Trafford favourite go.
Spaniard Herrera is seen as one of the squad's hardest workers, having battled to keep and regain his place in the first XI consistently during Louis van Gaal's, Jose Mourinho's and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reigns.
He started the dismal 1-1 draw at Huddersfield last weekend which guaranteed United would not be playing Champions League football next term.
And with United set to undergo an overhaul in the transfer market, Herrera is not one member of the side fans are pleased to see the club allow to move on.
Below are the best responses from United fans on Twitter to the news of Herrera’s imminent exit:
“the only passionate player in the team is now gone”
“they actually let the people's captain go, i can't believe it.”
“Manchester United would make you love football. This is simply brilliant. Thanks for your time, Ander. We miss you, we love you, once a Red, always a Red. Good luck!”
“Thank you for everything Ander. We all love you. Some great moments with you in that shirt. Your attitude has always been professional and you have given back to the fans, always. Wish you good luck for your future endeavors. You will always be a fellow Red.”
“Goodbye you wonderful man. One of the only players who got what it meant to be a united player. Thank you!!”
“Best player for us post ferguson era. thanks for everything ander. I’m crying”
“You’ve been my favourite player these past few years. You play with passion and desire which is why you’ll be missed by us. Gracias y adios mi amigo!”
“Absolutely gutted... This should not be happening. This is not the way we start our rebuild.. I hope there's a massive boost around the corner because this is gut wrenching! Absolutely loved this guy, his character.. Style of play.. Passion.. Wore the shirt with pride!”
“Contracts to jones young and smalling, but not this guy smh”
“That’s it lads, keep paying Alexis £500K a week and let one of our best midfielders leave for free. Great work.”