ANTHONY ELANGA has said an emotional goodbye to the Manchester United after sealing his move to Nottingham Forest.
The 21-year-old joined the Red Devils at the age of 11 and forced his way into the first-team.
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Elanga, who won United’s young player of the year award three in 2020 and the League Cup last season, appeared 55 times for the club and scored four goals.
He has joined Forest in a reported £15million deal and penned a five-year contract at the City Ground.
Elanga penned an emotional farewell to Man Utd on Instagram as he thanked the staff, fans and his old team-mates.
He wrote: “Making my debut, playing over 50 times for the first-team, scoring in the Champions League and winning a trophy for this incredible club.
“If you told me that all of that would happen when I arrived in England at 11-years-old I would have been buzzing.
“There are so many players and staff that have played a major role in helping to make those dreams become a reality and supported me into developing into the man that I am today.
“I will be forever grateful to each and every one of you.
“From the moment that I watched a game from the Stretford End as a young boy I’ve known that United fans are special.
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“We’ll always have ‘Rhythm is a dancer’. It meant the world to me and my family every time that we heard that chant.
“There are not enough words to properly thank you for the unbelievable support.
“It is the right time now for the perfect next step in my career.
“I’m someone who lives for football and I need to be on the pitch every week doing what I love.
“I’m 100% ready to get started, excited for what comes next and as determined as ever to succeed.”
Man Utd wrote a touching tribute in return, saying: “We’re proud of the person and player you’ve become.
“Wishing you the very best of luck in your next chapter.”
Fans were also sad to his departure, one said: “Thank you for your contribution. A top prospect we admire and enjoyed being at the club. You’re a great guy.”
Another added: “Good luck on your journey Anthony.”
Everton were keen on Elanga but Forest beat them to the signing.
On his arrival, he said: “I had interest from elsewhere, but for me, Nottingham Forest feels like the perfect place.
“I’m really ready for the challenge and I just want to embrace everything and get to work.”
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