Hongkong's South China could soon have a prominent new player amongst their ranks in former Manchester United star and England international Nicky Butt. 35 year old Butt retired at the end of last season after helping Newcastle United gain promotion back to the Premiership, a decision which for him was final then. But now he would like a final challenge which Hongkong first division club South China offers him.
Butt had since retiring offers from Premier League and Championship clubs, but he turned all those offers down as he wasn't really interested in him. Butt is currently in Hongkong to have a look at South China, the local league, the city and is thinking of bringing his family with him, if he decides to sign for South China.
"This is what I was looking for, something new and exciting. I have played 18 seasons in the Premiership and having done that, I wanted a new challenge," Butt told the South China Morning Post.
Butt has been brought down by South China's club chairman Steven Lo, who is a successful Hongkong businessman. He and the club have continental ambitions and surely a name like Nicky Butt would help them in their quest. South China is one of the clubs in the 2011 AFC Cup.
Butt has spoken to Manchester United legend Bryan Robson, who is now the coach of Thailand, about his advice and Butt said he should go for it, but only if he is match fit. Butt has prior Hongkong experiences with Manchester United, which he fondly remembers.
Butt surely would a great addition to Hong Kong's First Division and Butt's decision is likely in the coming days. At the moment it all sounds good, meaning very likely to happen.
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