Manchester United have called time on Michael Owen's Old Trafford career. The striker revealed today that he would not be offered a new contract by the club.

The 32-year-old former England star confirmed the development in a post on Twitter.

"The Manager informed me after our testimonial match on Tuesday that the club would not be offering me a new contract," wrote Owen. His contract expires this year.

The former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle striker joined United on a free transfer in 2009 but has rarely been given an extended run in the club's starting line-up, while injuries have restricted him to just four appearances this season.

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