New Manchester United signing Leny Yoro says a call from former defender Rio Ferdinand persuaded him to join the club over other suitors.
In the end, he plumped for United, signing a five-year contract after agreeing a £52m move from French club Lille.
Ferdinand sent Yoro a social media message welcoming him to Old Trafford and, speaking to in-house club media, 18-year-old Yoro explained the former England star had already adopted a more direct approach."We spoke for 10 minutes about Man United, so he helped me a lot to make my choice." "He mainly spoke about the club and what it's like. That this is a historic club with a big story, and if I go there I need to fight for the club, to be ready, because this is the biggest club in the world.Yoro impressed on his debut in the pre-season victory over Rangers at Murrayfield.
And, judging by his assessment of his own abilities, there are similarities between Yoro's style and that of Ferdinand, who joined United for £29.1m from Leeds 22 years ago."You need to understand the opponent and I try really to be focused on that. After that, I'm really comfortable with the ball. You know, I'm not afraid to play.
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