Rio Ferdinand believes Arjen Robben chose a move to Chelsea over Manchester United in part because of the 'smell' of the Carrington training ground.
Speaking about his time as a player during an Instagram Q&A, Ferdinand opened up on his admiration of Robben, who was a central figure in a Chelsea side that won two Premier League titles, two League Cups and the FA Cup under Jose Mourinho.
'What a player. Robben was great,' Ferdinand purred. 'We should have signed him at Man United.
Ferdinand claimed Robben disliked 'the smell' of United's Carrington training base
‘I think he came to the training ground.