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“All these players here today have represented your club the proper way - they’ve won the championship in a fantastic fashion. Well done to the...
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A clean and classic design, the red shirt also incorporates a stylish black collar.
Video: Reds model new kit
Matchdays and training sessions apart, it’s rare that the full Manchester United first-team squad assembles in one place.
But so eager were the players to see and feel the club’s fantastic new home kit for 2013/14, they flocked to a photoshoot earlier this year to model the red shirt, white shorts and black socks they’ll be wearing as champions in the campaign to come.
Our exclusive behind-the-scenes video features the opinions of Tom Cleverley, Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney, and a plethora of their fellow players also making an appearance and strutting their stuff in front of the cameras. See how many you can count as the clip plays through.
Manchester United will face Sevilla at Old Trafford on Friday, 9 August in Rio Ferdinand’s testimonial match.
The 34-year-old, who recently penned a one-year contract extension, will start his 12th season at the club with a showpiece match against the La Liga side ahead of the Reds’ Community Shield clash with Wigan Athletic.
“This is going to be a big night for me as well as an emotional one,” said Rio. “I cannot believe where those ten years have gone and I am lucky to have spent them here at Manchester United.
“This club is unique in every way, the history and drive of the place is unbelievable, it spurs everyone to succeed. The fans are the best in the world, their commitment is amazing and I have appreciated their support throughout my career. I hope they enjoy the night as much as I intend to.”
Having signed Ferdinand from Leeds in 2002 and overseen the defender’s entire Old Trafford career to date, Sir Alex Ferguson said: “It is great that the club are granting Rio a testimonial for his services to the club.
“He is one of the best central defenders this club has seen. Rio has a natural ability to read the game and I said last month that I believed that this season has been the best of his Manchester United career. It will be a fantastic night for him and the fans, but it also gets next season’s campaign off to a great start.”
The testimonial will kick off at 7:30pm, and tickets are now available.
Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, Ashley Young, Robin van Persie and David De Gea wear Paul Smith suits
