Ferdinand hails Man United's smart Baleba signing

Rio Ferdinand says Man United signed a £100m player for well below that price.

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What happened. Rio Ferdinand praised Manchester United's signing of Carlos Baleba in the summer transfer window, calling it smart spending.

• Ferdinand believes United strengthened without blowing their budget.
• He contrasts United's spending with Manchester City's.
• United previously spent vast sums on big-money signings.

Ferdinand's comments highlight a shift in United's transfer strategy toward value.

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