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I went a long way to play for Manchester United, so nothing will prevent me from achieving my dream.

My absolute dream would be to play for Manchester United and help them reach the goals they have.

I have been a Manchester United fan all my life and fulfilled every dream I've ever had. I am disappointed that my playing days are at an end. However, it comes to us all and it's knowing when that time is and for me that time is now.

The Premier League is not my goal but a childhood dream. It is a dream that could be fulfilled.

When I was a child, it was my dream to be a professional footballer. When I was 14 I visited Milan's San Siro stadium and remember thinking how unbelievable it was. From then onwards I vowed that one day I would be playing there - and I am very proud that I achieved this and also for everything else I have managed to achieve in football.

I am very excited - it's a big opportunity for me to play for Manchester United, a new challenge for me. I will try to do my best.

My early ambitions were the same as they are now - to play for Manchester United. I was, and still am, football mad.

When I was a young boy I wanted to play for Newcastle United, I wanted to wear the number nine shirt and I wanted to score goals at St James' Park. I've lived my dream and I realise how lucky I've been to have done that.

To be a footballer was just a dream, and I don't believe in dreams. I only deal in what is real. To be honest, I've never thought about what I could get out of football or where it would take me. I just wanted to play. I'm the same now.

I always planned to retire when I was at the top and at Manchester United I have reached the pinnacle of my career.