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Manchester United squad write open letter to fans after 2023/24 season

Originally posted on Stretty News | By Dale O'Donnell | Last updated 5/26/24

Manchester United players have written an open letter to fans after their dreadful 2023/24 season ended with an FA Cup triumph.

On Saturday afternoon, goals from teenage duo Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo won the FA Cup for United as they stopped rivals Man City from doing the Double Double.

The victory means that United will be playing in the Europa League, amid doubts that we had missed out on qualifying for Europe by finishing eighth in the Premier League.

Erik ten Hag’s side also failed in Europe after crashing out of the Champions League in the group stages.

In an open letter published on Sunday, the United squad addressed their message to the fans that have stood by them every step of the way during a difficult campaign.

It read (via ManUtd.com): “To every Manchester United fan. We all know that this club is special. Yesterday’s game was yet another reminder of that. As we fought to win the FA Cup, the incredible atmosphere you generated inside Wembley helped push us over the line.

“Celebrating all together was beautiful. Fans, staff, players — all united as one. Those memories will live with us forever. It was a further reminder that with your support behind us, and the United badge on our chests, we can achieve great things.

“You can be sure that we feel immense pride in representing our football club. This shared passion will drive us forward together, back to where this club belongs.”

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— Andy Mitten (@AndyMitten) May 26, 2024

The letter continued: “We know how much this club means to so many people — in Manchester and around the world. The backing you have given to us, even during times when we fell short of the standards that we set for ourselves, has been unbelievable.

“We understand the sacrifices that you have to make to show this level of support. It does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. We know this season overall has not been good enough and we make no excuses. But we ended it in the best way possible, celebrating a trophy all together.

“We want more days like yesterday. We are excited for the future here. There is so much that we have to achieve together. We will fight to bring Manchester United the success that this special club deserves. Thank you for your unrivalled support. The 2023/24 Manchester United squad.”

This article first appeared on Stretty News and was syndicated with permission.

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