Social Media Tributes To Vidic

Former Manchester United team-mates have saluted Nemanja Vidic who's decided to retire from football at the age of 34.

Vidic picked up five Premier League titles and got his hands on the Champions League trophy in 2008 during a glittering eight-year career at Old Trafford.

Current and former United players pay tribute on social media....

Rio Ferdinand
"My man Vida"

Michael Carrick
"Congrats Vida on an amazing career. I was one of the lucky ones to have played with you. Great memories. Now Golf!"

Robin van Persie (on Instagram)
"From one friend to another its been an honor and a pleasure to have played with such a champion and professional! You would definitely be in my all time best eleven! Wish you Vidic all the best in your next chapter. I'm sure it will be as successful as your football career! You are great person and friend. All the very best my friend and thank you for some brilliant memories!"

Andrew Cole
"Spot on. What a top pro. Would have loved played with someone like Vida during my time at Man Utd. #bornwinner"

Ashley Young
"Played alongside and against him... what a player! One of the greats! #VivaVidic #Legend"

Norman Whiteside
"Happy retirement Nemanja, you were different class when you played for us :)"

Phil Jones
"It was a pleasure to play alongside this man, a player I always looked up to. A legend. Congrats Vida."

Danny Higginbotham
"Defending is an after thought now. Back 4 of Neville,Ferdinand,Vidic,Evra with Van Der Sar in goal. Leaders and defenders 1st and foremost"

Paddy Crerard
"Like to congrats to Mr vidic on a remarkable career"

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