Morgan Schneiderlin announces Western Sydney Wanderers exit

The former Manchester United midfielder spent five months at the Western Sydney Wanderers on loan from Ligue 1 side Nice.

Morgan Schneiderlin has announced he will leave Western Sydney Wanderers at the conclusion of his loan deal.

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The former Manchester United midfielder arrived at Wanderers in January on loan from Ligue 1 outfit Nice, making 12 appearances and scoring two goals – including the opener in their 2-1 Elimination Final defeat to Sydney FC over the weekend.

Schneiderlin took to Instagram to announce his departure, thanking the fans, his teammates and staff.

“After five months of happiness I decided to leave @wswanderersfc at the end of my contract,” he wrote on Wednesday.

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“Thanks to the fans for their welcome and love, thanks to the boss for his trust, coaches and staff for their commitment to the squad everyday.

“And of course to my team mates, was pleasure to be around you everyday, I will miss you. Thanks @wswanderersfc I wish you all the best. Next chapter in my career coming soon.”

The 33-year-old’s contract at Nice also runs out at the end of this season, making himself a free agent. Fellow mid-season arrival Amor Layouni’s loan deal also expires at the end of this season.