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| Bulgarian was omitted from Champions League final squad |
The Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov was part of the club's rain-sodden Premier League trophy parade this morning. The Bulgarian was left out of Sir Alex Ferguson's squad for Saturday's Champions League final defeat by Barcelona at Wembley.
That decision caused some observers to question whether Berbatov, who scored 20 Premier League goals this season, would stay at Old Trafford this summer. Many wondered if the 30-year-old would be in Manchester this morning for an open-topped bus journey from the city centre to Stretford, but Berbatov was among the squad that assembled at Manchester Arena.
In keeping with the mood of gloom that followed Saturday's defeat, rain poured down as United made their way down Deansgate. Paul Scholes and Michael Owen were also present despite uncertainty over their futures. Owen's contract has expired and there has been no announcement on the possibility of an extension, though the striker has confirmed he would love to stay. Scholes has been offered a one-year extension but has been considering retirement.
There has been speculation that Scholes had decided to leave but was persuaded by Ferguson not to disturb preparations for Saturday's game.
That decision caused some observers to question whether Berbatov, who scored 20 Premier League goals this season, would stay at Old Trafford this summer. Many wondered if the 30-year-old would be in Manchester this morning for an open-topped bus journey from the city centre to Stretford, but Berbatov was among the squad that assembled at Manchester Arena.
In keeping with the mood of gloom that followed Saturday's defeat, rain poured down as United made their way down Deansgate. Paul Scholes and Michael Owen were also present despite uncertainty over their futures. Owen's contract has expired and there has been no announcement on the possibility of an extension, though the striker has confirmed he would love to stay. Scholes has been offered a one-year extension but has been considering retirement.
There has been speculation that Scholes had decided to leave but was persuaded by Ferguson not to disturb preparations for Saturday's game.
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