August 27th 2024.
Former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand expressed his frustration about the recent transfer deal involving midfielder Scott McTominay. According to reports, McTominay has agreed to join Napoli, a move that Ferdinand is not happy about.
Although United accepted an offer of £25m from Napoli earlier this week, the deal was not finalized until the Italian club could agree on personal terms with McTominay. It was believed that the 27-year-old would have preferred to stay at United, where he has been since the age of six, but the club put him up for sale as the transfer deadline approached.
There were rumors that McTominay would have preferred to stay in the Premier League, with offers from Fulham and West Ham in the past. However, United ultimately chose to sell him to Napoli, a team that won the Serie A title two years ago. McTominay has already undergone a medical and signed a new contract with Napoli.
This news has not been well received by all those connected to Manchester United. Some fans, including club legend Ferdinand, have spoken out against the deal. In a video on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand said, "Not every player can be a star, but to win the league, you need players like John O'Shea, Wes Brown, and Darren Fletcher. They may not start every game, but they are crucial for a team's success."
He also expressed his disappointment in United's decision to sell McTominay. "To replace him, you're going to have to spend a lot of money and take a risk on a new player, whereas with McTominay, you know what you're getting. He may not always be the best, but he is consistent and can even score goals for you," Ferdinand said.
McTominay made his debut for Manchester United in 2017 and became a regular in the following season. He has made over 250 appearances for the Red Devils, including more than 40 last season. Now, he will have the opportunity to play under the guidance of former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Antonio Conte at Napoli. The Italian club is currently tenth in Serie A after two games.
It is clear that the transfer of McTominay has caused some controversy among fans and former players of Manchester United. Only time will tell if the decision to sell him was a wise one, but many will miss seeing him on the field for the Red Devils.
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