Nemanja Vidić će od 1. januara 2006. godine biti igrač Mančester junajteda, tvrde britanski mediji. Reprezentativac Srbije i Crne Gore napustiće moskovski Spartak u transferu vrednom oko sedam miliona funti, a menadžer Junajteda, Ser Aleks Ferguson, izjavio je da je veoma zadovoljan.

"Oduševljen sam što su klubovi postigli sporazum. Nemanja je brz, agresivan i sa 24 godine biće značajno pojačanje za ekipu," rekao je Ferguson.

Za Vidića su zainteresovani bili i prvak Evrope, Liverpul, kao i italijanski ligaš Fiorentina, ali su čelnici Mančester junajteda bili najuporniji. Vidić će u Mančesteru obaviti lekarske preglede, a lokalni mediji tvrde da će se u ekipi pojaviti u utakmici FA kupa sa Bartonom, 8. januara. Prva utakmica u Premijer ligi trebalo bi da mu bude mančesterski derbi na Istlendu.

Vidić je u Spartak došao iz Crvene zvezde 2004. godine, a u kvalifikacijama za Svetsko prvenstvo u Nemačkoj bio je jedna od standardnih članova odbrane koja je primila najmanje golova.

U svim analizama slabijih rezultata Mančester junajteda ove sezone tvrdi se da je ključni problem slaba sredina odbrane. Silvestre je nesiguran, Ves Braun zbog povreda skoro da ne igra, a Rio Ferdinand je slabiji nego što govori njegova cena (došao u Junajted za 30 miliona funti).

Manchester United have agreed a fee with Spartak Moscow for Nemanja Vidic.

The Serbia and Montenegro star is expected to complete the move when the transfer window opens on 1 January.

Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Nemanja is a quick, aggressive centre-half and at 24 will be a terrific addition to the squad."

The fee is undisclosed but is believed to be around the £7m mark. Vidic will now discuss personal terms and have his medical - both seem to be formalities.

Vidic became one of the most sought-after players in Europe after informing the Russian side of his intention to quit the club during the transfer window.

Although Champions League holders Liverpool and Serie A outfit Fiorentina both expressed an interest in him, United were able to pull off the coup.

Vidic is likely to be signed in time to play in the FA Cup tie at non-league Burton on 8 January, with his first Premiership outing coming in the following weekend's Manchester derby at Eastlands.

Ferdinand partner

Vidic, who joined Spartak from Red Star Belgrade in July 2004, has seen his reputation soar after being an integral part of his national side's "famous four" defence, which conceded just one goal whilst qualifying for the World Cup.

His arrival at Old Trafford will be welcomed as many supporters have pointed to a weakness in central defence as one of the reasons for the problems which have afflicted the club this season.

With Mikael Silvestre looking uncertain in recent weeks and Wes Brown's poor record with injuries counting against him, Ferguson needs a regular partner to bring the best out in Rio Ferdinand, whose form has been erratic.

On Friday, Ferguson said he was "looking at" one or two situations ahead of the transfer window, although it is thought United officials had already made contact with Spartak counterparts prior to the weekend.

by BBC Sport

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Spartak Moscow for 24-year-old central defender Nemanja Vidic.

An undisclosed fee for the Serbia and Montenegro international has been agreed and, subject to a medical and agreement on personal terms, Vidic will complete the move when the January transfer window opens on 1 January 2006.

Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson told ManUtd.com: "I am delighted the two clubs have come to an agreement.

"Nemanja is a quick, aggressive centre half and at 24 will be a terrific addition to the squad."

Vidic was captain of his first club Red Star Belgrade before moving to Spartak Moscow in 2004.

The 24-year-old attracted interest from Serie A, and was reportedly being tracked by Arsenal and Liverpool in recent months.

He was widely regarded as the key member of Spartak's defensive line when they finished as league runners-up in 2005. Vidic played in 27 league games, scoring twice.

He was also a member of Serbia and Montenegro's defence dubbed "the fabulous four" having conceded just one goal in the World Cup qualifiers.

"Nemanja is a quick, aggressive centre half and at 24 will be a terrific addition to the squad."
Sir Alex Ferguson

Report by Ben Hibbs, MUcom

Prva stvar! 
I za njega i za reprezentaciju i za Dzavole!

Samo se nadam da ce dobiti pravu sansu, mnogo bih voleo da uspe.

Realno gledano, trenutno i nema konkurenciju. Jedini koji je igrao prosle i ove sezone, Gabrijel Hajnce je povredjen (a i bice jos dugo), Silvestre je ipak jaci na boku, nego u sredini odbrane, a sta reci o preplacenim pajacima Ferdinandu i Braunu???
Samo da nastavi sa igrama iz reprezentacije i Spartaka (mada ga nikad nisam gledao u njihovom dresu) i da veruje u sebe, za par godina ce oboriti mnoge rekorde sto se visine transfera i primanja tice. Njemu su, ipak, samo 24 godine.

Sad cu morati da se nateram da ih ne mrzim,cak mozda i da navijam za njih...Bolje da je presao u Fiorentinu...

Problem je u tome sto je presao u klub koji je mozda najveci na svetu, ali koji barem 20 godina nije bio u ovakvim problemima... a kad je klub u ovakvim problemima.. sav pritisak je na treneru i odbrani..

Ma, ako nista otisao je u veliki klub. I otisao je da bi stabilizovao klub, a ne kao neki prospekt! To je razlog za slavlje u nasem fudbalu, ovakav transfer nije zabiljezen otkako je Mijat otisao u Real.
A realno nema konkurenciju, a ako izuzmemo onog ruznog i ocajnog Rija, on je i njihov najplaceniji defanzivac. Nisu valjda odvalili toliku lovu da bi grijao klupu i cekao priliku.
Ma naigrace se on, ako nista, svaka utakmica kod kuce, 67 hiljada ljudi. Ne volim Mancester i Fergija, ali da je klub velik, velik je. Medju tri najveca u svijetu.
Sretno Nemanja!

Isto tako.Drago mi ja zbog Vidica i nadam se da ce uspeti u Mancesteru!!!