Manchester United captain
Nemanja Vidic says he wants to see out the rest of his
career at Old Trafford.
Vidic was handed the armband by Sir Alex Ferguson at the start of the
season after he signed a new four-year contract amid speculation
Real Madrid were preparing a bid for him.
And despite rumoured interest from AC Milan, the 29-year-old
defender insists he has no intention of leaving the club: "I hope
to spend the rest of my career here at United," said Vidic.
"I heard the speculation about me maybe leaving last year, but I
know where I want to be and I have shown my commitment to the club.
I have given the best years of my career to this club and the talk
about me leaving here was never correct.
"I always give my best. Of course, sometimes you have good and
bad days, but I think I always try to give 100 per cent and
especially now I have that armband and the responsibility that goes
with it.
"I'm definitely here for the rest of my career now. It never
came from my mouth that I would be leaving United. I love it here
and I think I show that on the pitch."
Vidic has enjoyed another solid season at the back as United
look to bounce back from their FA Cup semi final defeat to
Manchester City by claiming the Premier League and Champions League
titles, reflected by his nomination for the PFA player of the year
award.
He added: "The boss told me at the start of the season he was
giving me the captaincy. Then after a few games he said that I
would be captain for the season, which was great news.
"Being captain of United is a big honour and I am really
enjoying the role."