Rio Ferdinand slaps Andre Onana as Man Utd icon interrupts interview

Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand interrupted an interview to slap Andre Onana to congratulate the goalkeeper for his excellent display in the Red Devils’ Champions League victory over Copenhagen. Onana saved a late penalty to preserve United’s first European victory of the season.

Ferdinand jubilantly celebrated with the summer signing after the game. Onana was conducting an interview with United’s on-house channel MUTV and was interrupted by the former centre-back.

The shot-stopper was discussing Harry Maguire’s match-winning goal when Ferdinand appeared out of shot. The television pundit shouted “Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!” before endearingly slapping Onana on the chest.

Before heading away, Ferdinand continued: “Take care, good luck!

Onana put his hand to his chest and responded: Thank you!”

It was an excellent night for two of United’s most maligned stars. Maguire, who has faced scrutiny for his performances and might have left in the summer, headed home the only goal of the game with 20 minutes remaining.

Many questioned Erik ten Hag’s decision to replace long-serving goalkeeper David De Gea with Onana ahead of the campaign, but the Cameroon star enjoyed his most impressive display of his early United career. He superbly saved Jordan Larsson’s penalty in added-time after Scott McTominay had conceded a spot-kick.

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