Ferdinand WARNS Amrabat to have some 'common sense' and 'adapt quickly' to EPL

After the announcement of Sofyan Amrabat landing at Old Trafford, it didn't take Rio Ferdinand long to offer a stark warning to the fiery midfielder.

The Premier League is renowned for its intensity, and Ferdinand warned that Amrabat will have to 'adapt quickly' to the demands of English football.

Speaking on Vibe with Five, the former Manchester United star raised concerns about Amrabat's disciplinary track record, which has seen him accumulate a staggering 16 yellow cards for club and country last season.

United's pursuit of the Fiorentina sensation was a summer-long saga, culminating in a successful £10 million deal during the final hours of the transfer window.

Amrabat, a 27-year-old Moroccan international who shone at last year's World Cup, will spend the season on loan under former manager Erik Ten Hag.

United's boss had Amrabat on his radar as a pivotal target. Ten Hag has been grappling with a midfield that has been easily outgunned by the likes of Wolves, Tottenham, and Nottingham Forest during the early stages of the new campaign.

Amrabat's combative style promises to bring a much-needed blend of balance and physicality to the Red Devils' engine room.

Ferdinand, however, hopes that Amrabat has the 'common sense' to adapt quickly to the Premier League's unforgiving pace.

Speaking to Joel Beya on Vibe with Five, Ferdinand stated: 'All players need to adapt, and if he can do that quickly, I think he'll be fine.

'The game is quicker than Serie A, definitely.' He even highlighted Casemiro as an example - someone with experience, but had faced discipline issues in the Premier League.

Amrabat won't be able to make his debut as Manchester United take on Arsenal, as his signing came too late for registration. However, he will