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Vidic won five Premier League titles and the 2007-08 Champions League in an eight-year spell at Old Trafford, but conceded injuries had forced him to call time on his career.
The Serb was granted his release from Inter Milan earlier this month after an injury-plagued 18-month stint in Italy.
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"The time has come for me to hang up my boots," Vidic said in a statement on United's website.
"The injuries I have had in the last few years have taken their toll.
"I would like to thank all the players I have played with, all the managers and staff I have worked with, and say a big 'thank you' to the fans for their support over the years."
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Former #mufc defender Nemanja Vidic has announced his retirement from football. Thanks for the memories! #VivaVidic pic.twitter.com/G4sbdsjj1m
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 29, 2016
Plenty of great Nemanja memories - let us know your favourite and why using #VivaVidic. https://t.co/Fad8JOjMIi
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 29, 2016
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