Rio Ferdinand shares the mistake Man Utd staff made with Amad Diallo before game-changing display vs Man City

Rio Ferdinand had an enjoyable Sunday as he watched his beloved Manchester United record a stunning 2-1 win over Manchester City.

The Red Devils fought back after Josko Gvardiol had given the Citizens the lead, thanks to an 86th minute penalty from Bruno Fernandes and a fantastic finish from Amad Diallo.

It was the Ivory Coast international who truly stepped up for Manchester United at the Eꦇtihad Stadium, proving to be a constant thorn in Manchester City’s side, and ultimately the difference betw𓄧een the two teams.

Ruben Amorim must have been delighted with the Manchester United No.16 – although Rio Ferdinand shared whꦡ🐻at some staff members thought of him before he burst into life at Old Trafford.

Rio Ferdinand says people inside Manchester United wrote Amad Diallo off

The man who made 455 appearances for Manchester United took to X (previously known as Twitter) t💖o eulogise over Amad after the derby win.

In doing so, Ferdinand claimed 🌠that people within Old Trafford had written the 22-year-old off, writing: “Written off by many inside and out the club. Too lightweight. No power. Can’t run. Too young. Big price and more but Amad Dial🐲lo is delivering, the desire plus quality is thriving.”

Manchester United memorably signed the Ivorian from Atalanta in a £37.2m deal back in January 20ꦕ21 – before sending him on loan moves to Rangers and Sunderland.

With one goal and five assists in his last six Premier League appearances, Amad – who Alan Shearer called “outstanding” recently – is really stepping up for Manchester⛎ U🔯nited since Erik ten Hag departed.

Manchester United truly wasted £86m on Antony

We wond꧟er how Amad felt when he saw Manchester Un💖ited spend £86m on Antony while he was being loaned out to Sunderland – a player who operates in the exact same position as him.

Now, Manchester United find themselves in a position where the youngster has overtaken the 24-year-old Brazil international in the pe♕cking order.

There was simply no need whatsoever to spend a sum as large as £86m on Antony – who could soon leave – with such a precoﷺcious tale🐻nt like Amad waiting in the wings.