Manchester United youngster Alvaro Fernandez sends emotional message to loan club Preston

Manchester United youngster Alvaro Fernandez has sent an emotional farewell message to Preston North End after a brilliant season at Deepdale.

Fernandez joined Preston last summer, with the 20-year-old dropping into the Championship in search of senior experience. The left-back racked up 39 appearances for Preston in the second tier, registering four assists as his side missed out on the play-offs.

The Spaniard capped off an impressive loan spell by being crowned the club's Young Player of the Year earlier this month and has since posted an emotional farewell to his loan club.

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Alongside several pictures of him in Preston colours, the defender wrote: "An amazing season with @pnefcofficial has come to an end. I’ve learnt so much and made incredible memories here."To all of the staff and my teammates I want to say a massive thank you, the first loan is never easy but you made everything perfect for me and my family and helped me develop as a player so much."To each and every Preston fan who supported us throughout the season, I will never forget the support that you gave to me at Deepdale and across the country. To receive your votes to win Young Player of the Year means so much and I’ll never forget the bond that we have."It was a real honour to wear this shirt and represent this special club."

After a summer break, Fernandez will report back to Carrington where he will be assessed by Erik ten Hag. Club and player will make a decision on the defender's future for next season, with Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw also vying for United's left-back spot.

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