Rio Ferdinand reveal his value in current transfer market

Rio Ferdinand reveals his worth in recent transfer market

Rio Ferdinand reveal his value in current transfer market

Stephen Oladehinde 18:25 - 26.06.2023

Rio Ferdinand, a former player for Manchester United, bragged about how much he would be bought in today's market.

The Manchester United legend joined the Red Devils in 2002, making him the most expensive defender in his era.

The English defender made a transfer move from Leeds United to Manchester United for a fee worth £30 million.

He has now valued himself in today's transfer market, saying he would be worth $170 million if he was to be bought by any team.

Former Manchester United Rio Ferdinand
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand

Ferdinand reveals his value

Rio Ferdinand was not shy of saying how much he would be worth in the current transfer and has mentioned a price tag. 

When speaking on his Five YouTube channel as reported by Daily Mail, Ferdinand was asked to value himself, and he said, “£100m plus now with inflation. 

“I was £30m back in the day. £100m will be cheap mate. Serious, in today's market... £170m... 400k-a-week. That's what I'll be now. I would be that now.”

The Englishman has claimed that he will cost at least five times the amount he was bought by Manchester United.

Ferdinand held the title of most expensive defender during his era

Ferdinand twice held the title of most expensive defender in the world throughout his playing career. 

First off, when he transferred from West Ham to Leeds United for £18 million in 2000, he shattered the British transfer record and established himself as the most expensive defender in football history.

This was once again overturned in 2001 when he signed with Man United two years later for a whopping £30 million, breaking its record for the second time.

According to Daily Mail, Harry Maguire currently owns the record after joining Ferdinand's former team, Man United, in 2019 for a little under £80 million.

However, if Josko Gvardiol leaves Bundesliga team RB Leipzig this summer, it is anticipated that he will surpass this record.