West Bromwich Albion signing Darren Fletcher says he leaves Manchester United with no hard feelings. The Scot reveals United had wanted him to stay.
"Manchester United are a fantastic club and I've got so many great memories there but I feel it's time for a new challenge for me," he told talkSPORT.
"I haven't had as many games as I would like this season and, after everything I've been through, I'm a professional football player. I want to play football and hopefully I can do that at West Brom. They've given me the opportunity to do that.
"I'm leaving Manchester United but I've got so many happy memories and got to know so many great people there I'm leaving with a smile on my face.
"I spoke to the manager [Louis van Gaal] about not playing as much as I wanted and the club didn't really want me to go but they respected my wishes.
"The manager and Ed Woodward have been fantastic. I cannot speak highly enough of them. I have great respect for them and how they have dealt with this. They helped me as much as possible and made the move possible. I have to thank them for being professional and catering for my wishes."
