While former team-mates Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville have took up spots in the dugout, Rio Ferdinand admits he is considering a coaching career after his retirement.

The 34-year-old Manchester United defender spoke at the launch of his new book ‘Rio: My Decade as a Red’ and his looking ahead to when he hangs up his boots.

Having seen Giggs join the coaching staff under new United boss David Moyes, Ferdinand has added management to the potential career options, once his playing days are over.

“I want to give myself the option to be a manager. That way if someone does offer me a job, I have the ability to do it,” said Ferdinand.

“I still don’t know if I want to do it or if I would be good. But I do think there is something to give back to football from me. I started my coaching badges three years ago but I had issues with my back so could not continue it.

“I will start again this year and then hopefully by the time I retire I will have my coaching badges behind me.

“Whether it be with our younger teams, the under-21s or someone else, I have no idea yet.”

Ferdinand has another interests away from the game, pursuing a music career and opening his own brand label, whilst also producing in films.

As of next season, the England defender will be a pundit for British broadcasters BT Sport, as he helps front their new Premier League coverage.

 

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