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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes his net worth would be around $170 million in today’s market.
Ferdinand made a name for himself in the Premier League, playing for the likes of West Ham United and Leeds United. In the summer of 2002, he joined Manchester United for £30 million on a five-year deal.
This made the former England international the most expensive British footballer at the time, as well as the most expensive player in the world.
The 44-year-old continued his 12-year career at Manchester United, becoming one of the best defenders in the world. Ferdinand formed a formidable partnership with Nemanja Vidic at the heart of the Red Devils defence, making 455 appearances in all competitions. He also scored eight goals and provided nine assists.
He also won 14 trophies during his time at Old Trafford, including six Premier League titles. When asked what he’s worth in today’s market, Rio Ferdinand (trans Rio Ferdinand offers five):
“$100 million would be cheap (to me) in the market today. $170 million, $400,000 a week, that’s what I’d be right now.”
The transfer market today is more inflated than it was when Rio Ferdinand played. With the likes of Harry Maguire costing $102m and Lisandro Martinez being recruited for $62m, it’s understandable why Ferdinand valued himself so highly.
Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand wants to sign the Real Madrid midfielder
Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to improve their midfield by signing Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Choameni.
Tchoameni’s place in Los Blancos’ starting line-up is likely to be under threat following Jude Bellingham’s big-money move from Borussia Dortmund this summer. The 23-year-old has made 50 appearances for Real Madrid this season but has failed to justify his €100m transfer fee so far.
The France international currently has five years left on his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu. However, it is reported that Real Madrid would be willing to sell him for €80m (via evening standard).
Liverpool are said to be interested in signing Tchuameni this summer and made an offer of €55m last week. Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand wants to enter the race to sign the 23-year-old as well. On his Voice with Five podcast, he said:
“In the midfield, do you know who I’m going to go and get? I’m going to go and try to get Tchwamini. He’s the guy who’s not playing, he’s the odd guy out there at the moment. I’d go and try to get him. Huge improvement.”
Aurelien Tchouameni will be a huge deal for Erik ten Hag and Co. It will provide competition for the likes of Casemiro, Fred and Christian Eriksen and boost Manchester United’s chances of winning silverware next season.
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