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'Am I happy? I'm happy it's done': Rio Ferdinand reveals relief that Man United have 'some sort of direction now' after news of Erik ten Hag's arrival in the summer - but former captain warns Dutchman he must get the recruitment right straight away

Rio Ferdinand admitted he was relieved Manchester United had finally got their man after Erik ten Hag was announced as the club's new manager.

The Ajax boss signed a three-year deal at Old Trafford and will join ahead of next season, putting to bed months of speculation on who would be next in the hotseat at the Red Devils.

After a disappointing season which saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacked in November and interim boss Ralf Rangnick struggle in the months since, Ferdinand did however note that Ten Hag must hit the ground running with regards to recruitment and culture.