Man United Release Michael Owen On Free Transfer
The 32-year-old striker would then become a free agent, three years after his surprise free transfer move from Newcastle United to Old Trafford in 2009.
"The manager informed me after our testimonial match on Tuesday that the club would not be offering me a new contract," "I have loved every minute of the three years I have spent at such a fantastic club." "I would like to thank the players, staff and fans for their support and wish them well for the future. "I now plan to have a short holiday during which I will contemplate my next move."Manchester United won't offer Michael Owen an extension to his contract which expires in June, according to reports in the Telegraph. The 32-year-old striker would then become a free agent, three years after his surprise free transfer move from Newcastle United to Old Trafford in 2009. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker has suffered with a string of injuries this season and was only able to turn out four times in a Red Devils shirt during this season's campaign. He hadn't played a competitive game since November and it really is no surprise that United won't be offering him a new deal and it will be interesting to see if another Premier League club were to take a gamble on him. There were some reports that United boss Sir. Alex Ferguson was considering keeping Owen around for his experienced presence and dressing room voice for the younger players, but in the end it looks like Owen's time is up. Owen's final outing for Manchester United was playing in Harry Gregg's testimonial against Irish League Select XI in Belfast this past Tuesday.