You Don’t know what we just signed. This boy is a demon. Real Madrid could have signed a wolrd class defender but this was why he choose Manchester United. You need to watch his Video to know the beast we signed”-Rio Ferdinand’s social media post reacting to Leny Yoro deal sends Man Utd fans wild after watch the video of what Man United Defender is doing to League 1 defenders
**Rio Ferdinand’s social media reaction to Manchester United’s move for Leny Yoro has sent fans into a frenzy.**
According to The Athletic, Yoro is on his way to the UK to undergo a medical and finalize personal terms with United. An agreement between Lille and United is reportedly set at an initial £52 million fee.
Although Yoro initially preferred to join Real Madrid, he seems to have warmed to the idea of moving to United. With just a year left on his contract, Lille favors selling him now rather than losing him for free next year.
While the deal is not yet complete, Ferdinand quote tweeted Fabrizio Romano’s post about the move, simply adding the eyes emoji followed by a wink emoji. This cryptic response has led fans to speculate whether the former United centre-back has some inside information.
Responses to Ferdinand’s tweet included:
– “Show us the DMs now Rio.”
– “We’ve got the next Rio Ferdinand and Raphael Varane.”
– “Him and Lisandro partnership hope they give us Rio and Vidic flashbacks.”
– “Rioooo We Are Manchester United.”
– “He’s coming.”
Yoro came through Lille’s youth system and made his first-team debut in May 2022. Last season, he played 44 times as Lille finished fourth in Ligue 1.
United had also been linked to Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, with the 24-year-old reportedly keen on joining and positive talks taking place with the Bundesliga side. De Ligt played under United manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax, where they won the Eredivisie and reached the Champions League semi-final in 2019.
United are looking to replace Raphael Varane, who left the club following the expiration of his contract.Manchester United’s move for Leny Yoro has ignited excitement among fans, especially after Rio Ferdinand’s cryptic social media response. The Athletic reports that Yoro is on his way to the UK for a medical and to finalize personal terms, with a transfer fee of £52 million agreed upon between Lille and United.
Initially favoring a move to Real Madrid, Yoro seems to have changed his mind and is now set to join United. With only a year left on his contract, Lille is keen to sell him now rather than risk losing him for free next year.
Ferdinand’s tweet, featuring an eyes emoji and a wink emoji in response to Fabrizio Romano’s post about the move, has fans buzzing with speculation. Reactions to his tweet included hopeful comments about Yoro forming a strong defensive partnership with Lisandro Martínez, reminiscent of the iconic Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic duo.
Yoro, who debuted for Lille’s first team in May 2022, made 44 appearances last season, helping the team secure a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1. United had also shown interest in Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, who previously played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax and expressed a desire to join United.
With Raphael Varane’s departure following the expiration of his contract, United are actively seeking to bolster their defense, and Yoro’s potential signing is a significant step in that direction.