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The son of Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, has officially joined a new club.
Ferdinand, a centre-back, spent 12 years at Old Trafford, making 455 appearances and winning six Premier League titles, and the Champions League.
Born in London, Ferdinand burst onto the scene at West Ham, before making the switch to Leeds.
His performances during the 2002 World Cup with England caught the eye of legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who was on the lookout for a new defender.
Following England’s exit at the hands of Brazil, Manchester United decided to sign Ferdinand in a £30m deal that, at the time, saw him become the most expensive British footballer in history.
The move was an instant success, with the Red Devils lifting the Premier League in his first season.
Ferdinand would go on to write himself into the Manchester United history books, winning six Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, and two League Cups.
His son, Lorenz, will be hoping to follow in his father’s footsteps and has officially joined a new club this week.
A statement from non-league club, Havant and Waterlooville FC, confirmed Ferdinand had joined on “work experience” from Brighton & Hove Albion until the end of the season.
The statement continued: “Ferdinand, 18, came through the set-up at Brighton & Hove Albion where he now continues to refine his trade in their Under-21’s set-up. Lorenz links up with Shaun North’s side for the run-in as the push towards the end of the season continues! We welcome Lorenz to the Hawks and look forward to seeing him in action very soon.”
Havant and Waterlooville compete in the Southern League Premier Division South, in the seventh level of the football league.
The club are currently sixth, and will hope the introduction of Ferdinand can assist in their push towards the play-off places.
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We are delighted to announce that Goalkeeper, Lorenz Ferdinand, has joined the Hawks on Work Experience from Brighton & Hove Albion (@BHAFC_Academy) for the remainder of the campaign!
Welcome to the Hawks, Lorenz!
: Dave Haines#HWFC #COYH pic.twitter.com/QscZMJCOjU
— Havant & Waterlooville FC (@HWFCOfficial) March 28, 2025
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