“They wanted to play with my head. Real Madrid was my dream club but what they said to me broke my heart. But when I first met Manchester United board, I forgot about Real Madrid”-Manchester United new signing Leny Yoro has finally revealed why he ditched Real Madrid for Manchester even when he wanted wait to join Madrid till next season as a free agent
Rio Ferdinand’s Social Media Response to Manchester United’s Pursuit of Leny Yoro Sparks Fan Excitement
Rio Ferdinand’s recent social media reaction to Manchester United’s move for Leny Yoro has ignited excitement among fans.
According to The Athletic, Yoro is set to travel to the UK to undergo a medical examination and finalize personal terms with United. The agreement between Lille and United is reportedly valued at an initial £52 million.
Despite Yoro’s initial preference for a transfer to Real Madrid, he seems to have become open to the idea of joining Manchester United. With just one year remaining on his contract, Lille prefers to sell him now rather than risk losing him for nothing next year.
Although the transfer is not yet finalized, Ferdinand’s response to Fabrizio Romano’s tweet about the move, which included a pair of eye emojis and a wink, has fueled speculation among fans that he might have insider knowledge.
Fan reactions to Ferdinand’s tweet included:
– “Show us the DMs now, Rio.”
– “We’ve got the next Rio Ferdinand and Raphael Varane.”
– “Hope his partnership with Lisandro Martinez gives us Rio and Vidic flashbacks.”
– “Rioooo, We Are Manchester United.”
– “He’s coming.”
Yoro, who progressed through Lille’s youth academy, made his first-team debut in May 2022. Last season, he featured in 44 matches as Lille finished fourth in Ligue 1.
Manchester United has also been linked with Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt, who is reportedly interested in the move, with positive discussions ongoing between the two clubs. De Ligt previously played under United manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax, where they won the Eredivisie and reached the Champions League semi-final in 2019.
United is looking to fill the gap left by Raphael Varane, who departed following the end of his contract.
