Wilfried Zaha, of Ivorian origin, has made a positive impression on his new Manchester United teammates since his transfer from Crystal Palace in the current transfer window. Rio Ferdinand, a defender for Manchester United, has particularly praised the 20-year-old striker.
Ferdinand expressed his admiration for Zaha’s talents, describing him as “fantastic.” He acknowledged the reasons behind the club’s decision to spend 18 million euros on recruiting the young player, emphasizing Zaha’s raw talent and impressive individual qualities. Ferdinand also highlighted Zaha’s work ethic, stating that, based on what he has seen so far, Zaha is a hard worker.
The experienced defender believes that, with the influences and support available at Manchester United, Zaha has the potential to develop into a great player. Zaha was initially recruited in January and was subsequently loaned to Crystal Palace for the remainder of the season before officially joining Manchester United.