Rio Ferdinand Shares Which Manchester United Legend Constantly Leaves and Re-joins Their WhatsApp Group

Rio Ferdinand has revealed that a former teammate from the iconic Manchester United squad of the late 2000s frequently exits their WhatsApp group but always requests to be added back. The group, created by Ferdinand, includes many legendary players, particularly from the 2008 Champions League-winning team.

The 46-year-old former England defender reflected on the group, which features stars like Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra, Wayne Rooney, and others. He shared that players often leave the chat—sometimes due to disagreements or being annoyed—only to return later, with Ferdinand acting as the admin to re-add them when needed.

Ferdinand described the conversations as lively and blunt, with members venting frustrations about the current Manchester United squad, especially after a disappointing 15th place league finish last season. He mentioned, “We hammer each other frequently, and it keeps us connected.”

Among the regular participants are Rooney, John O’Shea, and the De Silva twins. Ferdinand also mentioned that Evra often leaves the group only to come back begging to be re-included, highlighting the camaraderie and banter among these legends.

The former player emphasized that the group, named ‘Band of Brothers,’ serves as a platform for mutual support and honest critique of the current team, providing a nostalgic link to their playing days. Ferdinand, who played for other clubs like West Ham and Leeds United, also dedicated time discussing his post-football career, including his recent decision to leave his role as a pundit after over a decade, seeking new personal and professional chapters.

He concluded by expressing how staying connected with his old teammates through this group keeps their bond alive despite the years apart.

Rio Ferdinand created a WhatsApp group with former Manchester United players