Ferdinand released by Man UnitedRio Ferdinand announced on Monday that KD VI EXTis leaving Manchester Utd after 12 years with the Premier league club. The 35-year old defender has not been offered an extension, which expires next month.Tags: Manchester United, Rio Ferdinand, English Premier LeagueFerdinand released by Man UnitedManchester United want Rio Ferdinand to return to Old Trafford in an ambassadorial role in the future, a source close to club has told Nike Kobe 8 What the KobeFC.PA PhotosMan Utd's defence will look much different next season. • Mitten: Goodbye EuropeThe centre-back announced on Monday that he will leave United when his contract expires this summer.He said in a statement: "I have thought and hard over the last few months about my future and, after 12 fantastic years playing for what I regard as the best club in the world, I have decided the time is right for me to move on."I joined Manchester United in the hope of winning trophies, and never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined how successful we would be during my time here. There have been so many highlights, playing alongside some great players who have become good friends, winning my first Premier League title and also that fantastic night in Moscow are memories that I will cherish forever."But United have told the 35-year-old that they are grateful for his service over the past 12 years and view him as a club legend, and they hope he will be   @uc@fu2twmiz5z@uc@