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Edinson Cavani was handed a farewell start for Manchester United as Ralf Rangnick confirmed Sunday’s game at Crystal Palace would be the striker’s last for the club.
The 35-year-old, who is Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time record scorer, joined United in October 2020 after leaving the Ligue 1 giants.
Cavani scored 10 goals in 26 Premier League games in his debut season, but he has featured only in fits and starts this term, scoring just twice in the league ahead of the clash with Palace in south London.
Interim manager Rangnick announced Cavani was the only player in his line-up at Selhurst Park who would not be with United when new boss Erik ten Hag takes the helm.
“Out of our starting XI, there will be 10, apart from Edi Cavani, who will still be playing for this club next season,” Rangnick told MUTV.
Nineteen-year-old Hannibal Mejbri was included as United, who were watched from the stands by Ten Hag, wrapped up a miserable campaign.
Rangnick urged United’s players to get the win that would make sure of sixth place.
“I presume they’d much rather play in the Europa League than the Conference League,” Rangnick said.
