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Leny Yoro reveals how Rio Ferdinand convinced him to join Man United and claims playing against Kylian Mbappe was 'a really big deal' as he looks to take the Premier League by storm

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New Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has hailed Rio Ferdinand's impact in his move to the club after sealing a £52m transfer from Lille.

Yoro was rushed into training at the club's Carrington training base and was named as a starter by Erik ten Hag in United's pre-season victory over Rangers on Saturday.

The 18-year-old has been hailed as a 'generational talent' with United beating both Real Madrid and Liverpool to his signature as the centre-back opted to move to the Premier League.

United legend Ferdinand hailed Yoro's arrival on social media and the centre-back has revealed how the club icon helped convince him to choose Old Trafford as his next destination.