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Rio Ferdinand received Chelsea phone call over transfer but had to say “no”
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dailystar.co.ukManchester United hero Rio Ferdinand has revealed how he turned down a move to Chelsea to instead sign with Leeds United.Ferdinand impressed after breaking into West Ham’s team under Harry Redknapp, as the Hammers established themselves as a consistent top-half side.They did though suffer a turn down in form after qualifying for the 1998/1999 Intertoto Cup, with many of their young talents being eyed by teams higher up the Premier League.One of those teams was Leeds, who at the time were annual challengers for a place in the Champions League.Alongside Frank Lampard and Joe Cole, Ferdinand was one of the stars of the Hammers, with the defender being named player of the year in 1998.Ferdinand’s performances were also earning him call-ups to.
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