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England defender Rio Ferdinand has begun talks on a new Manchester United contract.
London, Feb.29 : England defender Rio Ferdinand has begun talks on a new Manchester United contract.
According to The Sun, Rio has 16 months left on his current agreement and is working on a fresh four-year deal.
Ferdinand, 29, said: "We are on the cusp of something very good. I've been here through a transitional period and I can see the fruits beginning to ripen. We have a strong bond and a great bunch of players ready to achieve."
Ferdinand, who currently earns 110,000 pounds a week, added: "We've done a lot on the training pitch and the manager has worked tirelessly to bring in the right players. So we're in a position to strike."
ANI