Brandon Williams writes message after Manchester United release

Brandon Williams has shared an emotional video and statement after being released by Manchester United.

The Reds announced their retained roster on Wednesday when it became clear that Williams would not receive a new contract this summer when his current contract expires.

Williams, 23, leaves Old Trafford as an academy graduate. The left-back made his senior debut in September 2019. His Premier League debut came on 20 October 2022 against Liverpool at Old Trafford as a late substitute.

A month later, he scored his first goal for the Ten Hag side in a 3–3 draw against Sheffield United.

The video shared by Williams features the track Hometown Glory by Adele. He captioned the Instagram post with the following message: “Since the age of 7, this Manchester United football club has been part of my life, from the cliff to Carrington, day in and day out.

“But for being able to create brothers that will last a lifetime, I want to thank my teammates, especially those with whom I have shared these last 17 years.

“Thank you to the staff, kitmen, maintenance workers, security and physiotherapists, I could go on and on, you were all amazing and of course the coaches.

“And above all, THANK YOU to you, the fans, who are the backbone of the club, the reason we work so hard to be able to perform at the highest level because you all deserve it.

“Watch this place! TOO. ONCE RED, ALWAYS A RED.

Williams has had two loan spells during his time at United, the first being with Norwich during the 2021/22 season.

And last summer he joined Ipswich Town, but only managed to make 17 appearances under Kieran McKenna. Williams has had injury problems as well as off-the-field issues, as a result his second loan spell hasn’t quite gone as planned.

We wish Williams the best of luck for the future.

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