August 26th 2024.
Former Manchester United player and legend, Rio Ferdinand, has expressed his disappointment with the club's decision to sell Scott McTominay. The 27-year-old midfielder, who has been with United since joining their academy at the tender age of six, is set to leave for Serie A side Napoli for a reported fee of £25m.
United had previously rejected a bid of £20m from Fulham for McTominay, but have now agreed to the deal with Napoli. The player himself is yet to agree on personal terms with the Italian club, but the transfer is expected to be completed before the end of the summer transfer window on Friday.
Ferdinand, who now runs his own YouTube channel, shared his thoughts on the potential sale of McTominay. He believes that not every player can be a superstar, and that in order to win titles, a team needs players like John O'Shea, Wes Brown, and Darren Fletcher – players who may not start every game but are crucial to the team's success.
Ferdinand also highlighted the importance of players who have come through the academy and understand the club's DNA. He expressed his frustration with the decision to sell McTominay, stating that it doesn't sit well with him. He believes that replacing the midfielder will require spending a significant amount of money and taking a gamble on an unknown player, whereas with McTominay, the club knows what they are getting.
The former United defender also praised McTominay's consistency, stating that he may not always be a standout player but is consistently a solid performer and can even score important goals. This sentiment was echoed by United's manager, Erik ten Hag, who had previously expressed his desire for McTominay to stay at the club, describing him as a "very important player."
As the deal nears completion, Ferdinand's disappointment is shared by many Manchester United fans. The club has been struggling in recent years, and losing a player like McTominay, who has been with them for so many years and understands the club's values, is seen as a step in the wrong direction. Only time will tell if this decision will prove to be a costly mistake for Manchester United.
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