Former Man Utd star tipped to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo now on hunt for new club after he is released aged 36

FORMER Manchester United star Nani has been released by Melbourne Victory.

The 36-year-old winger was once tipped to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.

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Nani had played in Australia for one season, featuring ten times and failing to score in all his appearances.

And he will now be looking for a new team as he is a free agent.

Nani arrived at Man Utd for £21million from Sporting Lisbon in 2007 and went on to play for the club 230 times.

He won four Premier League titles and the Champions League under Sir Alex Ferguson.

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The fans' favourite was even named United player of the year for his efforts during the 2010/11 season.

He left the Red Devils in 2015, signing for Fenerbahce before moving to Valencia, Lazio and then returning to Sporting.

Nani followed it up with a three year spell at Orlando City in the MLS.

Last season, he made a shock return to Europe with then Serie A outfit Venezia.

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However, he could not help them avoid relegation and he made the switch Down Under.

Melbourne Victory had a poor season, finishing second-bottom in the A-League table.

Nani was unable to play a part for much of the season after picking up an injury in January.

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