Vidic to leave at the end of the season

I don't think us struggling matters. I remember Scholes announcing his retirement fairly early on in a season
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Vidic isn't retiring, he's leaving to play for another club at 32

I'll leave this now

I'm just not convinced about this one

"The player's contract is expiring but Napoli haven't contacted me," Martino told Radio CRC.

"Man United have offered him a renewal and a number of other clubs have approached him. Offers from Italy? The player wants to finish the season at Manchester United and then we'll see."

Thanks for the source Elvis, it's there black and white.

comment by UnitedRedMacca - Mata + Rooney + Januzaj + RVP = 4th place (U2024)
posted 30 seconds ago
I don't think us struggling matters. I remember Scholes announcing his retirement fairly early on in a season
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Vidic isn't retiring, he's leaving to play for another club at 32

I'll leave this now

I'm just not convinced about this one
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I actually prefer it this way. At least we don't have the wil he/wont heave leave circus for the rest of the season like we did with Becks. Everyone knows where they stand and we can just get one with it. I don't expect anything less than 100% from Vida for the rest of the season, so I can't see a problem with it at all.

Elvis

If this was Rooney, this place would be littered with articles

I can't help feeling that, because fans see him as past his best, there's no issue here.

Vidic wants to leave us for some reason. I'd like to know what that reason is.

I'm not buying this 'new challenge' nonsense. What bigger challenge is there than captaining our side back to the top?

I'm not buying this 'new challenge' nonsense. What bigger challenge is there than captaining our side back to the top?
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I remember a couple of seasons back reading that Vidic's wife was very keen for her and him to move to sunnier climes and get out of Manchester.

I assume that because his contract has ended he's decided to do something to please his wife (no pun intended) and go somewhere a bit different.

I also remember that as Masch said that's why he wanted to leave and Vidic just came out and told his wife to shut it.

comment by UnitedRedMacca - Mata + Rooney + Januzaj + RVP = 4th place (U2024)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago

Vidic wants to leave us for some reason. I'd like to know what that reason is.
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It is likely down to a few reasons rather than just one. There are many possibilities:

1. The contract on offer was based around appearances and he isn't happy with that.
2. He was told that he would no longer be considered first choice.
3. His wife wants to go somewhere sunny.
4. It is his last chance to get a nice big signing on fee.
5. He'd like to win the title in another big league.
6. He thinks a move to a country with a warmer climate and a less demanding league will prolong his career.

Or, how about this one for a conspiracy? He has been told than from next season Rooney will be the new club captain and isn't happy. But I suspect that it is a combination of all/most of my first 6 points.

He has served us well, is at the end of his contract and never caused us any problems with his attitude - which is a far cry form Rooney. If he and/or the club have decided it is time to part company then I cant see any reason for us to be too upset. We have some promising CBs waiting to step into the gap he will leave, so I think most of us are ok with it. I still suspect that we will be in for another experienced CB in the summer though.

Fair enough Elvis

I still don't get the timing of it considering where we are currently but hey ho.

Like I said, possibly just to clarify everything so that we don't have the circus of will he/wont he leave.

What a Legend, good luck Vida