Rio Ferdinand’s oldest son, Lorenz, has signed his first skilled contract with Brighton.
The Manchester United legend’s son is a goalkeeper and has been a part of the Seagulls’ youth set-up since 2022.
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Ferdinand Jr. started enjoying at under-18 stage three years in the past and he has since made appearances with the membership’s U21s.
However now he is been handed his first ever skilled deal.
The 19-year-old shot-stopper spent a short while at non-league aspect Havant and Waterlooville on a piece expertise mortgage final season.
Posting footage of Lorenz’s official signing, Ferdinand and his spouse, Kate, expressed their pleasure.
They wrote on Instagram: “Very proud second for the household, Lorenz signing his first skilled contract.
“We’re all so pleased with you.”
Lorenz was despatched many messages within the replies to Ferdinand’s publish, with some Man United and soccer legends commenting.
Ex-Crimson Devils goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar wrote: “Come on Lorenz and turn into the GK that you simply at all times wished to be! Good luck and secure palms!”
“Superb,” former United defender Patrice Evra replied.
Phil Neville and Robbie Keane additionally each despatched their congratulations, together with Italian icon Christian Vieri.
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Lorenz’s profession up to now
Ferdinand’s son has racked up loads of appearances at youth stage, main as much as his first skilled contract.
He has performed 20 video games within the U18 Premier League for Brighton.
The goalkeeper has additionally featured in two FA Youth Cup video games and one Premier League Cup fixture.
On high of that, he has a Premier League 2 look to his identify and he’ll possible be including to that this season.
It means throughout his whole soccer profession up to now, {the teenager} has performed 24 video games and seen over 2,000 minutes of motion.
And it appears the one approach is up for Lorenz with the Seagulls.
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Ferdinand on talkSPORT
Lorenz will look to comply with within the footsteps of his legendary father, who received six Premier Leagues and one Champions League.
Ferdinand is a top-flight legend and is named among the best ever Man United defenders after his profitable profession.
He’s hoping to see his son prosper as a lot as he did within the sport.
The previous centre-back can be hoping to see a greater marketing campaign from his outdated membership underneath Ruben Amorim this season.
Ferdinand spoke to talkSPORT on Monday about his ideas on the Crimson Devils forward of their opening sport.
And he admitted he is frightened about how the primary few fixtures may go…