The end of a season brings with it the hope of new beginnings, but for many, it also means a farewell. Manchester United confirmed 11 players would not be part of their plans next season when their retained list was published on Friday afternoon, as Erik ten Hag gets to work on their summer rebuilding task.
The headline names on that list were the star players who have already achieved so much in the game. Paul Pogba and Juan Mata are both World Cup winners and will look back on successful careers no matter what their next step might be.
At the other end of the spectrum is a host of youngsters whose United journeys have come to an end, but leaving Old Trafford is by no means the end of their hopes in the professional game.
