Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak is apparently dillusioned with life at Old Trafford and has stated his desire to leave in the club at the end of the season.
The Polish international goalkeeper has never really established himself at Old Trafford since arriving from West Bromwich Albion in 2007. Although a majority of it was down to Edwin Van Der Sar's influence on the team, Kuszczak was even rated behind Ben Foster in United's goalkeeping ranks before the latter left for Birmingham.
However, there seemed to be some light at the end of the tunnel for Kuszczak when Van Der Sar announced that he will retire at the end of the season. Nevertheless, the arrival of Anders Lindegaard and tonnes of strong speculations linking the Red Devils to a host of other talented shot-stoppers have prompted the decision to leave within him.
According to The Sun, Kuszczak said: "I'm definitely leaving the club. My time in Manchester is coming to an end. I've worked hard for five years but I never played as much as I wanted.
"It's a shame the manager didn't really give me a chance. I always believed I can be Edwin van der Sar's successor. Unfortunately, Sir Alex has decided differently.
"Even though I played many games, I spent most of my time on the bench. I accepted that as I had a great rival, one of the world's best 'keepers, and Manchester was the only club where I could accept that role for so long.
"But I've had enough of waiting. I want to play in Euro 2012. Staying here I could be left out by Poland's coach.
"I spoke to Alex Ferguson about my role on many occasions. The manager was in a difficult position. But he also knew Edwin is retiring after this season so he could give me a few more chances to play.
"We didn't speak that much to convince me next year I can be No. 1. I'd probably be No. 2 for the next few years. I don't want that."
However, there seemed to be some light at the end of the tunnel for Kuszczak when Van Der Sar announced that he will retire at the end of the season. Nevertheless, the arrival of Anders Lindegaard and tonnes of strong speculations linking the Red Devils to a host of other talented shot-stoppers have prompted the decision to leave within him.
According to The Sun, Kuszczak said: "I'm definitely leaving the club. My time in Manchester is coming to an end. I've worked hard for five years but I never played as much as I wanted.
"It's a shame the manager didn't really give me a chance. I always believed I can be Edwin van der Sar's successor. Unfortunately, Sir Alex has decided differently.
"Even though I played many games, I spent most of my time on the bench. I accepted that as I had a great rival, one of the world's best 'keepers, and Manchester was the only club where I could accept that role for so long.
"But I've had enough of waiting. I want to play in Euro 2012. Staying here I could be left out by Poland's coach.
"I spoke to Alex Ferguson about my role on many occasions. The manager was in a difficult position. But he also knew Edwin is retiring after this season so he could give me a few more chances to play.
"We didn't speak that much to convince me next year I can be No. 1. I'd probably be No. 2 for the next few years. I don't want that."
