“This is a sad moment to be honest because I’ve enjoyed the last five years at this club so much, but I’m here to announce that I’m moving and I will not be a Manchester United player next season,” Ander Herrera wrote after confirming his Man United exit in 2019.
“I have so much to thank all of the fans for – they have given me so much love and support. As I said before, this is not an easy day or an easy decision but sometimes in life you have to take decisions.
“Sometimes the timing is just not right and you have to move on. I don’t want to be sad, I want to thank all the fans for all they have done for me in the last five years. I have enjoyed so much playing for this club, I have felt so privileged to represent this club every time I have done it.
“And when you’re a Manchester United player you will forever be a Manchester United player. It’s something special. I cannot lie – I wasn’t born a Manchester United fan, but I want everyone to know that a part of my heart will always be a Red Devil,” he concluded.
Herrera was the epitome of a hard-working, dedicated player at United and helped motivate his teammates as well as keep the squad energized during his stay. From coming in as a skinny, aggressive midfielder to becoming a leader and dressing room favourite – the Spaniard left a beautiful mark on the club.
So when the lads square up against him on October 20 in our first Champions League clash against PSG, it’d be a nice moment for everyone to catch up with the cheery Spaniard.
