Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand confuses fans after being spotted at PSG training

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Paris Saint-Germain training ground on Friday has set tongues wagging on social media. The former Manchester United defender revealed his location on Twitter, prompting speculation as to why he was taking a close look at Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

Ferdinand clearly enjoyed his watching brief, which allowed him to see the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Angel Di Maria, Mauro Icardi and Marco Verratti in the flesh.He joked that he had shared his excitement with his friends by sending them videos over WhatsApp.Ferdinand wrote on Twitter: “Sending clips to my WhatsApp groups after watching Messi, Mbappe, Neymar, Di Maria, Icardi, Verratti in the warm up box.

Love it.”Ferdinand was likely at the PSG training ground to film for BT Sport, for whom he works as a pundit.BT Sport have the UK TV rights for the Champions League and Ligue 1, with PSG one of the biggest draws in both competitions.The broadcaster covers all of PSG’s league matches, provided they do not coincide with the 3pm Saturday blackout rules for football in the UK.HAVE YOUR SAY!

Should Manchester United hire Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager? Comment below.They are also currently building up to the second leg of PSG’s Champions League last-16 tie against Real Madrid, which will take place on March 9 with the French side holding a 1-0 lead from the first leg after Mbappe’s late strike.Ferdinand’s obvious link with BT Sport did not stop fans from speculating the specific reason for his visit to PSG – as well as asking to join his WhatsApp group.“Maybe an interview with Messi coming up, before the Real Madrid game,” wrote one fan.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football.