Larsson will still leave Old Trafford

Henrik Larsson is determined to leave Manchester United despite sending them through to the last eight of the Champions League…

Henrik Larsson is determined to leave Manchester United despite sending them through to the last eight of the Champions League.

The veteran Swede headed the second-half winner as United beat Lille 1-0 at Old Trafford to progress 2-0 on aggregate.

The game was the last home game of Larsson's successful loan spell with United before he returns to Helsingborg for the start of the Swedish season.

Larsson said: ``It has been great but we said all along that March 12th was the thing.

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"The Swedish season starts on April 1st and it doesn't give them much time to get a replacement striker.

"I am very proud to have been part of this team but unfortunately I will be going home.''

Manager Alex Ferguson admitted he was disappointed that Larsson would be leaving but felt there was little that could change his mind.

The Scot said: "He has been a credit to himself. His dedication to his job has never changed and it has been a real joy to have him.

"We would love him to stay but obviously he has made his promise to his family and Helsingborg and I think we should respect that - but I would do anything to keep him."