Nicky Butt believes Martin Svidersky is destined to have a bright career as he prepares to leave Manchester United for free in the summer transfer window.
Svidersky, 19, will officially leave United when his contract expires at the end of the month and is set to move to La Liga for the next chapter of his career. The Slovakian was offered a new deal at United but chose to run down his contract instead, in pursuit of more first-team opportunities elsewhere.
Club sources admit that while United were keen to tie the youngster to a new deal, there had been a feeling that he would leave this summer for a while now. United are due to receive a small compensation package to recognise their development of the player, despite the fact Svidersky will be leaving the club as a free agent when his contract expires.
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Taking to social media on Monday night, the teenage midfielder officially confirmed he would be leaving United at the end of the month.
"As soon as I walked through the door, I fell in love with this club," he wrote on Instagram. "I knew that this was the club I want to be in. For a 14-year-old boy with a dream it was an easy decision, not so easy leaving everything behind. My family, my home, all my friends and everything I have been doing for so many years.
"My journey at this club ends, but I'll never forget all the lessons I've learned on and off the pitch from many different people. I have grown not just as a footballer but also as a person. It wasn't an easy ride...so many ups and downs, unforgettable memories mixed with lots of difficult tough days and disappointments.
"From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank everyone, who made this little boys dream easier. Massive THANKS to the physios who did the unimaginable and got me through huge injury and got me ready to represent the club the way I did. THANK YOU to all the coaches who took part in developing me and made me the player I'm today. THANK YOU to all the staff that are often overlooked for always being there for me ready to help with anything. I'll never forget all the little things you have done and helped me with. If was an honor wearing the shirt and representing the club with different age groups in many competitions.
"I always tried to give my all for the club and for the badge. special THANK YOU to my English parents Jason and Zenia for now becoming my family. Lastly, huge THANKS to all the fans supporting me nonstop. You showed me, that Manchester United really have one of the best fans in the world.
"I feel privileged to have shared the pitch with some of the best players in the world. Made many great memories with some fantastic players who became my life-long friends.
"THANK YOU!
"ONCE A RED, ALWAYS A RED!"
Sviderdsky was bombarded with messages of support from his former teammates and also received one from former United academy director Nicky Butt.
"Good luck Martin," he wrote. "I know you will move on and have a successful and for filling career."
