Rio Ferdinand says two Manchester United figures changed his mind about Diogo Dalot
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has confessesd that he initially had doubts about Jose Mourinho signing Diogo Dalot. However, various talks with notable figures from United helped him to change his perspective.
Dalot has consistently featured in Erik ten Hag's preferred starting XI this season. Nevertheless, it took some time for the Portugal international to garner the trust of expectant Old Trafford admirers like Ferdinand.
The former defender revealed that he hasn't always been convinced that Dalot would succeed at United. ALSO READ: Ten Hag has a new ally in his bid to change the culture at Manchester United ALSO READ: Two £60m 'dumb money' concerns United must weigh up ahead of summer Amongst the aspects contributing to Dalot becoming an integral part of the current United squad is his flexibility on the field.
He's capable of playing both a right and left-back, which has proved useful, particularly during Luke Shaw's bouts of injury this term.
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