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Michael Owen: will contemplate his next move. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
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Michael Owen to leave Manchester United, take a holiday

Alex Ferguson has decided against offering the striker a contract extension after three years at Old Trafford, Owen has confirmed today.

MICHAEL OWEN WILL  be released by Manchester United after the club decided against offering him a new contract.

The former England international, 32, has spent three years at the club and will be fondly remembered by United fans for his injury-time winner in the 4-3 derby win over Manchester City in September 2009.

“The manager informed me after our testimonial match on Tuesday that the club would not be offering me a new contract,” Owen revealed on his Twitter account today.

“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,” he added.

United have confirmed Owen’s departure, and have wished him well for the future.

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