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Berbatov to fight for Man United place

The 30-year-old former Bulgaria captain has been strongly linked with a move away from Old Trafford but he said he was determined to fight to regain his place.

"I'm a Manchester United player and I'll be glad to fulfil my contract," Berbatov told Bulgarian 24 Chasa daily.

"Everyone is going through some difficulties but I've always been fighting for a regular place and I'll continue fighting for it. I never gave up in my life.

"On July 4 everything begins all over again, the battle for the cups, the battle for the regular places."

"I was disappointed," said Berbatov. "I was ashamed that I was left out of the squad.

"And that's why I didn't want people to see how sad I was... because I can't hide my emotions.

"I preferred to stay on my own in the dressing room.

"I had many happy moments with United," said Berbatov. "We won the 19th title and I became the league's top scorer.

"I'm very proud of it. I came to England from a little country and I know that during every training session, during every game I have to be better that the others because I'm a foreigner.

"To be the top scorer in England is just fantastic.

"They're all precious," Berbatov replied when asked about his most valuable goal of the season.

"But, of course, I can't skip the Liverpool hat-trick. To score three goals against Liverpool is a great achievement and the fans always remind me about it, so I just can't forget this one."

"Manchester United is the biggest step for me," he said."Everything beyond United is a step back."