Asia switch for ex-United midfielder

Butt set to seal move to South China FC

November 23, 2010
By ESPNsoccernet staff
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt is set to sign for Hong Kong-based side South China FC and admitted his surprise move to Asia will be a step into the unknown.



Butt, who came through the United youth ranks before going on to play for Newcastle and Birmingham, retired from football after captaining the Magpies to last season's promotion to the Premier League.

But the 35-year-old has been tempted to lace up his boots again, having been convinced by ...

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