Rio Ferdinand has slammed Manchester United’s decision to loan out a highly talented player while relying on Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund as their main attacking options. The club legend expressed his frustration, calling it one of the biggest mistakes in football history.
United’s attacking struggles this season have been evident. While Højlund has shown flashes of promise, his consistency has been questioned, and Zirkzee has yet to fully convince fans. Meanwhile, the player United loaned out has been excelling elsewhere, delivering standout performances and proving he should have been given a chance at Old Trafford.
Speaking on his Vibe with Five podcast, Ferdinand made an urgent plea for United to recall the player immediately:
“I can’t still believe they loaned out a quality player like that to keep the likes of Zirkzee and Højlund… This must be the craziest mistake made in football history! If I’m Manchester United, I’m recalling him right now. No questions asked!”
Fans have echoed Ferdinand’s frustration, taking to social media to criticize the club’s decision-makers. Many believe this could be another case of United failing to appreciate a top talent before it’s too late.
Will United act quickly to bring him back, or will this become another addition to the list of poor transfer decisions at Old Trafford? Time will tell.
