Ferdinand has been skeptical of Rabio’s signing.
[골닷컴] Reporter Choi Dae-hoon = Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has expressed skepticism about the signing of Adrien Ravio.
The Manchester Evening News reported on the 10th (local time) that “Ferdinand has warned that Ravio has the potential to be a good signing for Manchester United, but that it is only a ‘downgrade’ for Frankie the Dragon.” “I’m not sure it will make Manchester United a team that will challenge for a place in the UEFA Champions League.”
With less than a month left until the transfer window closes, Manchester United manager Eric Ten Haach had to look at alternatives to strengthen their midfield. Manchester United have been targeting FC Barcelona’s ace The Dragon as their first target since last May, but the dragon has a strong desire to stay in Barcelona, making negotiations difficult.
Due to the complexity of the current situation with Barcelona and The Dragon, Manchester United decided to seek a replacement for The Dragon, one of them being Ravio. It is known that United have reached an agreement with Juventus on the transfer of Rabio in principle, and are discussing personal terms with Rabio.
Manchester United sent off Scott McTominay and Fred as starters in the Premier League opening match, but the disastrous performance once again highlighted their midfield problems. Manchester United have been desperately in need of reinforcing their midfield for several years, but it has not been done so far, and this problem has surfaced.
Ferdinand, a Manchester United legend who doesn’t hesitate to say anything for the sake of his team, said in an interview with Vibe with Five: “There is no doubt that Rabiot is a very talented footballer. He’s a good left-footed guy, and he’s got an excellent dribbling ability to carry the ball. He can hold the ball and pass even under pressure. He is very good at passing, especially at short distances.”
But Ferdinand soon revealed his concerns. He said: “Ravio will play ‘6’ or ‘8’ for United. If he plays the role of ‘8’, he won’t score enough goals, and that’s my biggest concern.” “Are the fans happy? Rabio is definitely the second, or third or fourth option, given that Manchester United are looking for more dragons.”
He continued, “It doesn’t look like Ravio’s transfer fee will exceed £20 million, but considering the current transfer market, it seems cheap. But at the same time, the biggest concern is whether he is the right choice for United. Will Rabio make Manchester United a team trying to qualify for the Champions League? I don’t know,” he added.
Still, Ferdinand did not seem to have lost hope. “I don’t think Rabio’s signing is as depressing as everyone thinks,” he said. It remains to be seen whether he has raised the level of Manchester United.”
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