Rio Ferdinand has reportedly been omitted from Manchester United’s squad for a warm-weather training camp in Dubai — and is set to announce he will retire this summer.
It is understood United will make a statement on Thursday explaining the defender’s exclusion from the five-day trip to the Middle East.
Old Trafford boss David Moyes’ squad fly out after playing Arsenal at the Emirates tomorrow.
Yet Ferdinand, 35, will not be on board – and according to The Sun, he will now follow captain Nemanja Vidic in drawing down the curtain on his Red Devils career.
Ferdinand has started seven Premier League games this season and was an unused substitute as United struggled to a 2-2 draw with basement club Fulham on Sunday.
It is believed there have been no talks about a new deal when Ferdinand’s contract expires in June.
Vidic confirmed on Friday he will leave United and is now set to play in Serie A with Inter Milan. However, Ferdinand is said to be ready to quit football and pursue a media career.
The defender cost United a then club-record £29.1million from Leeds in 2002. He has made 445 appearances, winning six league titles, a Champions League, two League Cups and the Club World Cup — plus 81 England caps.
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