Decision made: 170k-a-week Utd Star to Exit Club Come End of Season

Victor Lindelöf’s eight-year tenure at Manchester United is set to come to an end, as the Swedish defender’s contract expires in June with no extension planned.

Lindelöf, who joined the Red Devils from Benfica in 2017, has struggled with injuries this season, playing just 407 minutes across all competitions.

According to reports, Lindelöf is keen on returning to Benfica, where he spent five years before joining Manchester United.

The Portuguese club is reportedly interested in re-signing the 30-year-old, who still visits Portugal frequently.

Lindelöf’s impending departure is part of Manchester United’s efforts to trim their wage bill and generate transfer funds.

The club has already offloaded several high earners, including Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, and Antony.

The Swedish international’s exit will likely be followed by several other players, including Christian Eriksen, Tom Heaton, and Jonny Evans, whose contracts are also set to expire.

Manchester United fans will be eager to see how the club reinvests the funds generated from these departures.

As Lindelöf prepares to bid farewell to Old Trafford, he’ll be hoping to leave on a high note.

However, his recent performance against Fulham in the FA Cup was described as a “nightmare” by fans, who were unimpressed with his display.

Despite this, Lindelöf remains a talented defender, and Benfica will likely be eager to re-sign him.