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NAN'S RETIREMENT FUND

Man Utd legend Nani ‘split’ over shock MLS transfer at 32 from Sporting Lisbon

Nani is at Sporting Lisbon for his third stint at the club

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Nani has a "50-50" chance of joining an MLS club, according to reports.

The 2008 Champions League winner, 32, is currently at Sporting Lisbon after stints at Fenerbahce, Valencia and Lazio.

Nani is at Sporting Lisbon for his third stint at the club
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Nani is at Sporting Lisbon for his third stint at the clubCredit: EPA

The Portuguese has scored seven goals in 17 Primeira Liga appearances this season.

According to , American clubs are interested in bringing him to Major League Soccer.

He would join former Old Trafford team-mate Wayne Rooney in the US league, with the Manchester United record goalscorer about to start his second season at DC United.

Nani last played in England in Sporting's Europa League clash against Arsenal.

Nani, right, could join former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney by playing in the MLS
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Nani, right, could join former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney by playing in the MLSCredit: Mark Robinson - The Sun

During the same game Danny Welbeck was taken off on a stretcher with an injury that has ruled him out for the rest of the season.

And Nani made a point of going over to the former United striker and checking he was OK.

Nani might not be the only Premier League ace to head to the MLS though, after Mauricio Pochettino admitted he would like to manage in the Major League someday.

The Spurs boss said: "Of course, I see myself there one day."

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