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Nani's most memorable moments at Man Utd

After seven years at Manchester United, Nani left in 2014, a year afterhelping them to their 20th and most recent Premier League title.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Nani with the Premier League trophy.
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It was Nani's cross against bitter rivals Manchester City in February 2011 that set up Wayne Rooney for one of the most memorable goals in Premier League history.

That 2010-11 Premier League season was Nani's most productive for the club, scoring nine goals and registering 17 assists.

Wayne Rooney celebrates with Nani after his overhead kick goal against Manchester City.
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In October 2010, he was also involved in one of the most controversial goals in Premier League history.

Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes rolled the ball out for a free-kick after Nani had handled the ball in their box, but the referee did not penalise Nani for it, and the winger rolled the ball into an empty net.

Nani celebrates as Heurelho Gomes protests
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In the summer of 2009, Nani's club and international team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo departed for £80 million - a world record transfer fee. That season, United finished second, one point behind Chelsea.

One of Nani's most memorable goals that season was a magical run against Arsenal, beating a number of defenders before forcing goalkeeper Manuel Almunia to palm it into his own net.

Nani and Manchester United players celebrate at the Emirates Stadium.
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In his first season at the club, he played 41 games and helped the club win the Champions League, Premier League and Community Shield.

He scored in both the Champions League final and Community Shield's penalty shootouts.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani lifting the Champions League trophy
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He was only 20 when he signed in the summer of 2007 from Sporting.

Nani, Sir Alex Ferguson and Owen Hargreaves
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