Victor Lindelof is increasingly likely to be released by Man United this summer when his contract expires.
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Victor Lindelof in action for Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Victor Lindelof is out-of-contract this summer.(Image: Ed Sykes/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images.)
Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof has said he is "very comfortable" at Old Trafford ahead of the prospect of leaving the club this summer.
The Swedish international's contract is up at the end of June and the likelihood is that he will not be offered fresh terms and will consequently be released.
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Lindelof, who will turn 31 this summer, has been a bit-part player for United this season, making just 14 appearances, only six of which have been as a starter. His recent starts against Arsenal and Leicester City marked his first Premier League starts in almost a year.
Issuing an update on his future while away on international duty with Sweden, Lindelof, as quoted by the PA News Agency, said: "I'm very comfortable in United. I've been there for a long time and it's the world's best league.
"I'll have to talk to everyone involved going forward."
The Swede joined United from Benfica in 2017, being drafted in by former Reds boss Jose Mourinho ahead of the start of the 2017/18 season.
Lindelof's opportunities have dried up year-on-year and his tally of 28 appearances last season was the lowest number of games he had featured in for United in a single campaign.
As a result, as reported by the Manchester Evening News at the time, United desperately wanted to try and sell the centre-back in last summer's window ahead of him moving into the final six months of his contract. A source said United were "trying hard" to cash-in on him.
Fellow centre-back Jonny Evans is also out-of-contract this summer and could decide to retire after a prestigious playing career. The mid-season signing of Ayden Heaven has boosted United's centre-back options, with the youngster already proving he is first-team ready.
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