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Rio Ferdinand celebrates ten years at Manchester United

Ferdinand celebrates ten years at Man United
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Centre-back Rio Ferdinand reflects on his decade as a Manchester United player.

Rio Ferdinand has described his ten years playing for Manchester United as "an absolute pleasure".

The centre-back joined the Red Devils in 2002 from Leeds United for a reported £30.75m.

The 33-year-old has since gone on to play 398 games for the club in all competitions, scoring seven goals in the process.

Reflecting over the past decade, Ferdinand has thanked those who made his stay at Old Trafford possible.

"Its been an absolute pleasure to be a part of this great club + its successful traditions..an honour..thank you to all connected," he wrote on Twitter.

"Here's to 10 more years playing at MUFC!! #WishfulThinking."

Ferdinand is currently part of the United squad that is touring South Africa and China.

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