Rio Ferdinand may depart TNT Sports activities on the finish of the season after 12 years with the broadcaster.
The previous defender first appeared as a part of their protection in 2013 while nonetheless taking part in for Manchester United.
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Nevertheless, the Every day Mail now report that Ferdinand has but to signal a brand new contract with TNT Sports activities.
Together with his present deal set to run out this summer season, he was supplied a brand new contract six months in the past however the 46-year-old has but to simply accept it.
In the meantime, Ferdinand’s administration firm have penned a partnership with an American expertise company.
New Period are actually in a collaboration with William Morris Endeavor (WME), a Beverly Hills-based agency.
The transfer may see Ferdinand make a change to a broadcaster within the USA in the summertime.
It might come forward of the 2026 World Cup, which the USA are co-hosting with Canada and Mexico.
New Period at the moment produce Ferdinand’s digital journal FIVE in addition to engaged on his widespread YouTube channel.
His channel Rio Ferdinand Presents boasts 1.29million subscribers on the platform and contains a host of unique interviews with present and former gamers.
WME, in the meantime, already symbolize a number of A-list celebrities, together with Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds, Jessica Alba and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Their sporting purchasers additionally embody NBA stars and broadcasters, which is eluded to on the corporate web site.
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A message on the web site reads: “WME Sports activities represents in the present day’s stars and Corridor-of-Famers, athletes, coaches, broadcasters, executives, and establishments that preserve sports activities on the forefront of tradition.
“From record-breaking contracts and blockbuster model partnerships to constructing first-of-its-kind media corporations, WME Sports activities helps purchasers maximise earnings and lengthen their affect past the sphere of play.”
Ferdinand first joined TNT Sports activities in 2013 when the broadcaster was nonetheless known as BT Sports activities.
He had nonetheless been taking part in for United on the time, retiring two years later following a season with QPR.
Ferdinand’s membership profession noticed him make 699 appearances, with spells at West Ham, Bournemouth and Leeds previous to becoming a member of the Purple Devils.
The centre-back went on to win 15 trophies throughout 12 years at Outdated Trafford together with the Champions League and 6 league titles.
He additionally scored three objectives in 81 caps for England throughout his taking part in profession.