Ferdinand's persuasive powers sealed Man Utd's Yoro deal

Manchester United had a helping manus from legendary defender Rio Ferdinand successful persuading highly-rated Leny Yoro to subordinate them.

Yoro was coveted by galore of Europe's apical clubs, including Real Madrid, this summer.

In nan end, he plumped for United, signing a five-year statement aft agreeing a £52m move from French nine Lille.

Ferdinand sent Yoro a societal media connection welcoming him to Old Trafford and, speaking to in-house nine media, 18-year-old Yoro explained nan erstwhile England prima had already adopted a much nonstop approach.

"Two weeks ago, he called me," said Yoro.

"We said for 10 minutes astir Man United, truthful he helped maine a batch to make my choice."

"He chiefly said astir nan nine and what it's like. That this is simply a historical nine pinch a large story, and if I spell location I request to conflict for nan club, to beryllium ready, because this is nan biggest nine successful nan world.

"It was really bully to speak astir this."

Yoro impressed connected his debut successful nan pre-season triumph complete Rangers astatine Murrayfield.

And, judging by his appraisal of his ain abilities, location are similarities betwixt Yoro's style and that of Ferdinand, who joined United for £29.1m from Leeds 22 years ago.

"The shot of today, you request to publication nan game," he said.

"You request to understand nan force and I effort really to beryllium focused connected that. After that, I'm really comfortable pinch nan ball. You know, I'm not acrophobic to play."