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\nAuckland FC’s Guillermo May moves on.
\nPhoto: Andrew Cornaga\/www.photosport.nz\n<\/p>\n
Guillermo May has parted ways with Auckland FC after two seasons at the A-League club.<\/p>\n
The Uruguayan centre-forward, who became a fan favourite, scored 16 goals in his 58 appearances.<\/p>\n
Although injured for the grand final, May scored in the elimination final<\/a> against Melbourne City before stepping up to convert his penalty.<\/p>\n The 28-year-old will probably be best remembered for his incredible long-range strike last season, also at home against Melbourne City. The goal helped secure his cult status amongst fans and inspired a popular chant sung by the supporters group The Port to the tune of Abba’s Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!<\/p>\n “I have loved my time in Auckland. The fans, the city, the people, my teammates, everyone has been so kind and welcoming. I will be sad to go, but goodbyes are part of football,” May said.<\/p>\n “I leave with good memories and two trophies<\/a>, including the grand final.<\/p>\n “After two years here, I would say it is the best experience of my life.”<\/p>\n May’s next club is still unknown. For now, he returns to Uruguay to finish his recovery and spend time with his family.<\/p>\n Head coach Steve Corica said May would be missed.<\/p>\n “He has been a great player for us, a great teammate for the boys, and certainly endeared himself to the fans.”<\/p>\n Auckland FC also let go goalkeeper Jimmy Hilton and midfielders Adama Coulibaly and Finn McKenlay last week.<\/p>\n Grand final hero Cam Howieson<\/a> has re-signed as has All Whites World Cup goalkeeper Michael Woud<\/a>.<\/p>\n Captain Hiroki Sakai, Francis de Vries and Callan Elliot had signed contract extensions during the season.<\/p>\n