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'The more I've looked into him... it gets better': Rio Ferdinand voices his excitement over incoming Man United signing Lisandro Martinez, as he hails the defender as a 'leader' and highlights £46m man's 'character'

Rio Ferdinand has lavished praise on incoming Manchester United signing Lisandro Martinez, admitting his assessment 'gets better' with everything he hears about him.

The Ajax defender has jetted into the UK after boarding a plane last night, and is expected to seal the formalities before officially completing his Old Trafford move.

Sportsmail revealed earlier this week that the Red Devils had successfully agreed the structure of the deal, with the transfer set to cost around £46million altogether.

Rio Ferdinand has voiced his excitement over incoming Man United signing Lisandro Martinez
Former United defender Ferdinand heaped praise on the u00a346million centre back's 'character'

Martinez has previously played under United boss Erik ten Hag, having been an integral part of his defence during their trophy-laden time together in Amsterdam.