Manchester United have one consequential game left in the season which means they are set to make some tough decisions on their loanees, whose contracts are coming to an end.
Man Utd have had a mixed bag in the loan market, as for Antony being a success, there’s a Joe Hugill who changed teams twice but failed to convince.
With the end of the season approaching, some players will be given another chance to impress next season, either in the first team or another loan spell, and some will be told to find new permanent homes.
One such player on the verge of a permanent exit has now announced the end of his loan spell in a heartfelt message.
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Jack Kingdon announces end of Rochdale loan
Jack Kingdon was among the many players who left Old Trafford on loan in January for their first senior football experience.
He joined Rochdale on loan until the end of the season and has had quite a fruitful spell for the National League side who finished fourth in the standings but got knocked out in the promotion playoffs.
Kingdon played in a back three system which would have given him a leg up in trying to impress Ruben Amorim but Man Utd had other plans.
Kingdon is set to be released at the end of this season along with two other youngsters but before that, he sent a heartfelt message to Rochdale for giving him his first senior football experience.
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He wrote on Instagram: “Massive thanks to Rochdale for providing me with my first opportunity at men’s football. Thoroughly enjoyed my time here. The fans, staff, and players were top throughout, making the experience unforgettable.”
Godwill Kukonki and more react to Kingdon message
Kingdon was the captain in age group football at Man Utd so he clearly remains a popular figure in the academy dressing room.
It was on full display again when he sent this message to Rochdale, with United’s youngsters flooding the comments section in response.
Godwill Kukonki, who probably leapfrogged him in the pecking order this season, called him “Top man” with a fire emoji, while Tyler Fletcher responded with a clapping emoji.
Shea Lacey sent him two heart emojis as Finley McAllister called him “The main man”. Ethan Wheatley and Sam Mather were among the others to react.
Kingdon will now hope to find a football league club in the summer if he’s released, as is expected. From there, the journey to establish himself in professional football will begin.
Everyone at Man Utd will be rooting for the player who impressed greatly in the academy with his talent and professionalism.