September 2nd 2023.
Rio Ferdinand has given a warning to Manchester United's new signing, Sofyan Amrabat. Amrabat joined the team from Fiorentina with a £10 million fee after United's long pursuit of him.
Erik ten Hag, the manager, was looking to Amrabat to help improve the midfield team which was easily overrun by Wolves, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest in the first three matches of the new campaign.
The 27-year-old Morocco international was coached by Ten Hag during his time at Utrecht and is known for his combative style. This will add balance and physicality to the engine room. However, Amrabat was booked for 20 occasions for club and country during last season, so Ferdinand hopes that he will have the 'common sense' to adapt.
Ferdinand said: "All players need to adapt and if he can do that quickly I think he’ll be fine. The game is quicker than Serie A, definitely. He’s an international footballer who played well on the international scene so hopefully he’s got the common sense and concentration to be able to make sure he’s right. I think someone like Casemiro with his experience of last year missing a few games because of his ill-discipline here and there and maybe naivety towards the league he might be able to give him a point in the right direction."
Amrabat is excited to start but will take a watching brief on Sunday as United travel to Arsenal as he failed to sign in time to be registered. His debut will likely come after the international break against Brighton.
He said: "It is a huge honour to become a Manchester United player. I’ve had to be patient for this moment but I’m someone who always listens to my heart and now I am representing the club of my dreams. I am a passionate player; I want to bring that energy to the squad, and I will put everything into every action I take for the team. I know exactly how Erik ten Hag likes to work and what he needs from his players. His coaching and guidance developed me so much as a player earlier in my career. I know that he will help to bring out the best of my abilities so that I can help the group to be successful this season.”
Rio Ferdinand has warned new Manchester United signing, Sofyan Amrabat, that he will need to quickly adapt to the demands of the Premier League. Amrabat was booked for 20 occasions last season for club and country, so Ferdinand hopes that he will have the 'common sense' to adapt. Amrabat's debut will likely come after the international break against Brighton and he is excited to get started. He hopes that he can use his passion and energy to help the team be successful this season.
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