The Spanish midfielder, who announced his departure with a personal message on Twitter this morning, joined the Reds from Athletic Club in Bilbao in the summer of 2014. He has since made 189 appearances, scoring 20 goals, and could play for the Reds one final time this weekend when we host Cardiff City in the closing Premier League fixture at Old Trafford.



Here’s what Ander had to say during an emotional and heartfelt interview:



Ander, firstly we know you have a message for the fans…



“Yes… 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. Of course I have a message for the fans because they have been incredible with me. I have so much to thank all of them 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.