Rio Ferdinand Hits Out At Paul Merson For Calling Marcel Sabitzer A Panic Buy

The former Arsenal man continued: “This lad wasn’t on the radar before. He doesn’t get into the Bayern Munich team.

“If I’m a Manchester United fan or a Chelsea fan, I’d be looking and going, he doesn’t get anywhere near Bayern’s first team. So if he’s not playing in their first team, why would we want him in our club?”

“Is he going to make us better? Is there players there already who should be better than him? In my opinion, yes.”

🗣 "He doesn't get in the Bayern Munich team. It's a panic." ❌

Paul Merson is not convinced by Manchester United and Chelsea's pursuit of Marcel Sabitzer pic.twitter.com/5ICZTX9Geq

— Football Daily (@footballdaily) January 31, 2023

Rio Ferdinand hits out at Merson

Ferdinand was quick to defend United’s new midfield man, claiming that Merson had probably not seen the 28-year-old play.

“I am absolutely delighted with (the signing),” Ferdinand said. “If I was trying to get a short-term replacement for Eriksen at the drop of a hat, Sabitzer is the player I would get.

“He will be a really good signing for Man United. He’s an experienced player who has played in big games, Champions League games.

“For me, those comments (from Merson) stink of someone who hasn’t seen him play. This guys knows how to play football.

“You don’t get signed by Bayern Munich if you’re a chump. He’s a really, really good footballer. Manchester United couldn’t have done any better, I don’t think.”