Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on goalkeeper Senne Lammens, predicting the 23-year-old will be a fixture at Old Trafford for the next decade.
Despite initial skepticism following his £18 million move from Royal Antwerp last summer largely due to his limited experience of only 52 senior appearances the Belgian international has quickly silenced his critics.
His standout performance in United’s recent 1-0 win over Newcastle highlighted a string of impressive displays during his debut season.
Speaking on his podcast, Ferdinand described the young keeper as “solid as a rock,” expressing full confidence in his long-term future:”Lammens is a solid addition to this squad. He’s going to be Manchester United’s keeper for the next ten years, no doubt.”
Key TakeawaysThe Investment: United paid an initial £18 million to secure Lammens from Royal Antwerp.
The Turnaround: Critics originally questioned his lack of experience, but his current form has proven them wrong.
The Verdict: Ferdinand believes Lammens has the composure and talent to remain the club’s “number one” for the foreseeable future.