Rio Ferdinand has announced the he will replace Louis van Gaal as the manager of Manchester United.

The former England international spent 12 seasons as a player at Old Trafford after making his £30million transfer from Leeds United in 2002, a deal that saw him become the most expensive British footballer in history at the time and the world’s most expensive defender for a second time.

Current United boss LvG has been under severe pressure for the majority of the season after a run of disappointing results in the Premier League coupled with a sorry exit from the Champions League group stage.

Although former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been widely tipped to replace the Dutchman in the summer, it seems Rio’s managerial experience picked up in the BT Sport TV studio has proved to united directors that he is the man for the job.

‘New Chapter.. Contract signed.. Looking forward to going into management in June. Big summer ahead!’ Ferdinand said on Twitter.