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Publication date: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 10:23
Rio Ferdinand says he “reached out” to Edinson Cavani on social media after he “highlighted” him as a “player to buy” before Man Utd signed the striker on the deadline.
The 33-year-old who has signed a 12-month contract with the option to extend it for one more year, has scored 341 goals in 556 games since moving to Europe in 2007 for Palermo, Napoli and PSG, where he won six league titles.
Cavani is the most prolific striker in PSG history with 200 goals and one of his first matches could be against his former employers after Man Utd drew in the same Champions League group as the French giants.
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Talking about his FIVE YouTube channelFerdinand said: “It’s crazy because I contacted Cavani on social media in January. I used to do it as a gamer. I would contact the players and ask them: ‘Would you come to Manchester United?’
“Because I’m a fan! I send messages to players all the time. Listen, Cavani was flattered that someone connected to the club said that. I thought i’d take the chance [to join] And that is what has happened “.
Ferdinand added: “I highlighted Cavani as a player to buy during the last transfer window because we have three extremely talented young forwards who need help.
“They are going to need help. Martial is an excellent example because now he will be suspended (after his red card against Tottenham) and we need someone to intervene.
“The way Cavani plays, the way he applies himself, the way he trains, his experience, what he could teach people like Mason Greenwood.
“He has scored so many goals and won multiple trophies. For Greenwood to see you daily, you will benefit the most. Is it long term? No, it is not. But I played for a team where we bought Henrik Larsson. Do you ask forwards like Wayne Rooney if he added value to the team? The answer is yes.
“If Cavani can have that effect with this group of players, then it’s worth it. Listen, he’s a top-tier player. Experienced, he scores goals, he is someone who will be worthwhile for the club ”.
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