‘begging’ : Man United legend says he was for a job at Old Trafford but he never got an offer

Rio Ferdinand is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to ever represent Manchester United.

In 2002, the Red Devils made a historic move, breaking the British transfer record by securing the England defender for £29.1 million.

Ferdinand rose to stardom under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford, playing a pivotal role in helping Manchester United secure six Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy during his time at the club.

Now 46, Ferdinand has transitioned into a full-time pundit, but a few years ago, the United legend was eager to return to the club in some capacity. Here’s what transpired.

Rio Ferdinand revealed that he once found himself “almost begging” for a job at Manchester United.

After announcing his retirement from professional football in 2015, Ferdinand called time on a remarkable career that saw him play over 750 games for both club and country, with 455 of those appearances coming for Manchester United across all competitions.

Since retiring, Ferdinand has built a successful career as a pundit, but his deep passion for United led him to seek a way to contribute to the club. He reached out to the club with an offer to help, admitting that at one point, he was “almost begging” for an opportunity.