Michael Owen is set to leave Manchester United after revealing he will not be offered a new contract.
The 32-year-old striker, whose deal expires this summer, has announced via Twitter that the club will not be renewing his terms.
Owen: "The Manager informed me after our testimonial match on Tuesday that the club would not be offering me a new contract."
The former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle forward joined United on a free transfer in summer 2009 but was unable to reignite his once glittering career.
He made just four appearances in the season just ended and has not played competitively since November due to a thigh injury.
Owen: "I have loved every minute of the 3 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."
His announcement will lead to speculation that he may now retire, because who will pay for a player who can only manage four games a season?
He also said last Christmas that he wouldn't drop out of the Premiership to play, and he wanted to go out at the top.
Sadly, for him, Man City put the mockers on that!