Rio Ferdinand is considering following Cristiano
Ronaldo's footsteps and heading to Spain and the Primera Liga.
According to The Sun, Ferdinand is believed to be wanted by both
Barcelona and Real Madrid, and such a move would also benefit his
growing business career.
Although Ferdinand has four years left on his current Old
Trafford contract, United could cash in on a player who is 30 and
who has suffered from recent injury problems.
A move to Spain would give brand Rio the kind of platform both
David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo have exploited at Madrid.
It would not only present a fresh challenge but also increase
his 'brand'.
A source close to Ferdinand told The Sun: "Rio can see the sense
of it.
"Not only would it be a fresh challenge as he nears the end of
his career, it would also fit all his projects off the pitch.
"Rio has big business plans, which are already taking shape, and
would really take off if he moved to one of the big Spanish
clubs."
Ferdinand's growing portfolio includes running a record label
and a football agency. He is also about to launch a lifestyle
management company