Di’Shon Bernard has confirmed reports he will leave Manchester United on a free transfer.
The 22-year-old has released a message on Instagram, thanking the Red Devils for their support over the years.
Di’Shon Bernard message
“Although my time @manchesterunited has come to an end, I am nothing but proud of my journey so far with all the experiences and all the achievements I’ve accomplished along the way.
“I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff I have come across who met me as a young boy and have taught me so many lessons and have helped me grow into the man I am today.
“To my teammates, you guys are my brothers for life 🤞🏾I want to thank you guys for pushing me everyday and making me a better player for it. The experiences and memories I’ve made with you guys will live with me forever.
“I’m now excited to see where this next chapter in my life takes me 🤘🏾❤️”
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Di’Shon Bernard leaves Manchester United
Di’Shon Bernard spent the second half of last season on loan at Portsmouth.
Newspaper the Portsmouth News had reported earlier today that he was set to become a free agent.
Manchester United had an option in Bernard’s contract to activate an extension to 2024, but have chosen not to do so.
Bernard trained with the first team in early 2023 and featured on the winter tour of Spain, however, he was not in Erik ten Hag’s plans.
The versatile defender joined Manchester United from Chelsea and played one first team game in 2019. He has since been out on loan at Salford City, Hull City and Portsmouth.
He is the third player confirmed to leave Manchester United this summer, following Ethan Galbraith and Phil Jones set to depart.
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