Fergie: Rio's been full value
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Sir Alex Ferguson believes Rio Ferdinand has been value for money as he prepares to make his 200th appearance for Manchester United.
Ferdinand, who joined United for a then British record of £30million from Leeds in 2002, is in line to reach the milestone of 200 games for United against Charlton on Saturday.
Ferguson believes the England international has justified his massive transfer fee during his time at Old Trafford and rates him as the best defender in the world.
"It is hard to pick a better defender in the world than Rio," said Ferguson.
"When he came to us, he was a player of enormous potential. That was evident in everything you saw of him.
"He has always had fabulous technique, great pace and balance. He is two-footed and 6ft 3in, so he has everything you would wish for in a centre-half.
"But he also had moments when he was careless and he would give the opposition a chance, because he was so relaxed.
"Thankfully, his maturity has brought that edge to his game where he handles everything now.
"When I paid that kind of money for Rio we were looking for a return in terms of getting 10 years' service out of him.
"Well, he has been here five years now - and we are looking at 10 to 12 years in total.
"He is happy here and he is on a good contract. The longer he is here, the more it benefits us." -
Haha Rio is solid, fast-paced.. motivational.. but money-face
He demanded for 100K per week but kena !@#$%^& by SAF haha. Now he is 91K per week. Highest earnings in MAN U -
careless, yes. always dreaming.....
and he missed a stupid test that possibly cost man utd the league title..... on another hand, since his absence was felt, he does make a contribution, dun he?? -
Does he sing as well as his brother Anton?Originally posted by imprezaWRXSTi22B:careless, yes. always dreaming.....
and he missed a stupid test that possibly cost man utd the league title..... on another hand, since his absence was felt, he does make a contribution, dun he?? -
i still dun think he worth 30million.. its juz tat manu have the players to cover his mistake.
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indeed. eg. vidic. he is gaining prominence aint he??