Rio Ferdinand 'signs deal with Amazon to make string of documentaries'

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Rio Ferdinand has reportedly signed a deal with Amazon to make documentaries surrounding his football career. The 43 year old dad-of-four would be following in the footsteps of Wayne Rooney, whose Rooney documentary recently debuted on Prime Video to huge success.

Instead of delving into his personal life with 30 year old wife Kate Ferdinand, who recently said that having their son Cree has brought the family "closer together", the three-programme series will explore issues such as sexuality and race in the world of football.There will also be a focus on mental health within the sport in the programmes fronted by Ferdy.

Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .The former Manchester United player turned England star now regularly commentates on the beautiful game alongside the likes of Gary Lineker.

He has also filmed documentaries for the BBC in the past, too, which have proven to be a great success. For the new Amazon series, Rio is reported to be interviewing various high-profile football players and managers.