Former Manchester United captain, Rio Ferdinand has penned a short note to the World most expensive defender and the Red Devil’s new signing, Harry Maguire for his big money move, and for taking over his old Jersey number, which is the Jersey number 5.
Rio Ferdinand who is delighted that his old club signed the 26-year-old, said just like him, when he was signed as the most expensive defender for the club back then, there were pressures and expectations but he overcame all that and delivered. He said Harry Maguire should expect that as all eyes will be on him.
Taking to his Instagram page on Tuesday, he posted the message with a photo of Harry Maguire and himself in the United shirt, saying:
“Most Expensive Defender Of All Time… Harry Maguire signs for Manchester United for £80mill… funny enough we’ve both been there!
Is there pressure? Yes.. is there expectation from across the world? Definitely… Are all eyes on Me? 100%… Will Your teammates be expecting big things? Of course…. Will people be expecting a massive change in the teams fortune? Most Definitely… These were the feelings, questions that were surrounding me when signing for the great club Manchester United.
Being a CB, I have took a keen interest In Harry Maguire’s game since being linked with #MUFC under Moyes. He has made huge strides in the right direction & improved in all areas of his game. He’s grown into someone who can lead & be a leader of men… and shown at both ends of the pitch he can be effective.
He has composure, willingness on the ball as well as the ability to drive out from the defence which I feel is as good as anyone in the game right now. Does he have things to work on… ofcourse like everyone else! After speaking to numerous people that know him, they all say what a level headed, hard working lad he is who will give 110% for his team which he echoed when signing.
I think something #MUFC have needed defensively in recent years is a big character who can take on the responsibility of leading from the back & from what I’ve heard from people who know him well, they are confident that he will bring that to this football club.
I would like to wish him well in the no5 shirt of Manchester United and hope he can help bring back success to our club. Good Luck Harry Maguire” he said.