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da doce： Manchester United will not offer Michael Owen a new contract, and as such he is free to leave the club on a free transfer this summer.
The ageing striker has had an injury-plagued season, and has not featured for the Red Devils since November due to a knee injury.
Owen confirmed that he would be leaving Old Trafford on his Twitter account, but as yet has not decided what his next move will be.
“The manager informed me after our testimonial match on Tuesday that the club would not be offering me a new contract,” he confessed on the social networking site.
“I have loved every minute of the three years I have spent at such a fantastic club.
“I now plan to have a short holiday during which I will contemplate my next move.”
Sir Alex Ferguson praised Owen’s professionalism and wished him well at his next club.
“It is a pleasure to have had Michael at Manchester United,” he told the club’s official website.
“Michael is a consummate professional and was an influential figure in our dressing room. Unfortunately he had no luck with his injury this season.
“Michael’s record of goals per game is exceptional and we wish him all the best for the future,” the Scot concluded.
By Gareth McKnight
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