MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand’s son has signed his first ever professional contract with a Premier League club.
Rio, 46, is one of the greatest English defenders of all time having won a raft of honours throughout his glittering 20-year career, such as six Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand’s son has signed his first ever professional contract
Ferdinand’s son plays as a goalkeeper for Brighton
Now son Lorenz, 18, is following in his footsteps at football’s elite level.
The goalkeeper penned a pro deal with Brighton to kick-start his own career, beginning with the club’s Under-21s.
Rio’s eldest son joined the Seagulls’ Under-13s at a young age and has risen through the ranks.
He made his Premier League 2 debut in January.
Then, about three months later, Lorenz moved to non-league side Havant and Waterlooville on loan and gained first-team football experience.
The keeper kept two clean sheets in six appearances in the Southern League last season.
Brighton academy manager Ian Buckman welcomed Lorenz, who was among 13 youngster who signed professional deals.
Buckman said: “We’re pleased to see this cohort of players sign their first professional contracts here, with a number of them at the club from a very young age.
“All of them have already had some form of experience with the under-21s, while a few have been involved with the first team.
“We look forward to them continuing their careers with us and helping them develop over the coming years.”
Rio has three children from his first marriage to Lorenz’s late mother Rebecca Ellison, who sadly passed away from cancer in 2015.
The Man Utd great also has two kids with his second wife Kate.
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