Rio Ferdinand’s son signs first pro deal with Premier League club.
Rio Ferdinand’s eldest son, Lorenz, has signed his first professional contract with Brighton.
The Manchester United legend’s son is a custodian who has been part of the Seagulls’ youth system since 2022.
Ferdinand Jr. began playing at the under-18 level three years ago and has since made appearances for the club’s U21 team. But now he’s been given his first professional contract. Last season, the 19-year-old shot-stopper went on a work experience loan to non-league side Havant and Waterlooville.
Ferdinand and his wife, Kate, expressed their pride by posting pictures of Lorenz’s official signing. They posted on Instagram, “A very proud moment for the family, Lorenz signing his first professional contract.”
“We are all so proud of you.”
Lorenz received numerous messages in response to Ferdinand’s post, including comments from some Manchester United players and football legends. Former Red Devils custodian Edwin van der Sar wrote, “Come on Lorenz, become the GK that you always wanted to be! “Good luck and safe hands!”
“Amazing,” ex-United defender Patrice Evra replied. Phil Neville, Robbie Keane, and Italian icon Christian Vieri all sent their congratulations.
Lorenz’s career so far
Ferdinand’s son has made numerous appearances at the youth level, leading to his first professional contract.
He has 20 U18 Premier League appearances for Brighton. The goalkeeper has also appeared in two FA Youth Cup games and a Premier League Cup match. In addition, he has made one Premier League 2 appearance and is expected to make more this season.
So far in his football career, the teenager has played 24 games and logged over 2,000 minutes of action. Lorenz’s only option with the Seagulls appears to be up.
Ferdinand on talkSPORT
Lorenz hopes to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father, who won six Premier League titles and one Champions League.
Ferdinand is a Premier League legend and is regarded as one of the best ever Manchester United defenders following his successful career.
He hopes to see his son do as well as he did in the game. This season, the former centre-back hopes to see his old club perform better under Ruben Amorim.
Ferdinand spoke with talkSPORT on Monday about his thoughts on the Red Devils ahead of their first game. And he admitted he’s concerned about how the first few games might go…
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