People Laughed at Me!” – Rio Ferdinand Calls Manchester City’s Summer Signing a Flop

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has doubled down on his initial prediction about one of Manchester City’s summer signings, insisting that the player has failed to live up to expectations under Pep Guardiola.

Speaking in a post-match analysis, Ferdinand reminded fans that he had previously warned about the player’s struggles, but many dismissed his claims.

“He’s Struggling Under Guardiola”

“People laughed at me when I said he was going to be a flop, but look at it now,” Ferdinand said. “He’s struggling under Guardiola.”

While Ferdinand did not explicitly name the player, many believe he was referring to one of City’s big-money summer arrivals, who has failed to make a significant impact despite high expectations.

Underperforming at City?

Manchester City have had an inconsistent season compared to their usual dominance, and some of their new signings have not hit the ground running. Whether due to Guardiola’s demanding system, lack of adaptation to the Premier League, or simply underwhelming performances, the criticism is growing.

Did City Get It Wrong?

While it’s too early to completely write off any player under Guardiola—who has a track record of developing stars—Ferdinand’s comments raise valid concerns. If the player in question fails to turn things around, City could be left questioning their summer transfer decisions.

For now, the pressure is on the mystery signing to prove Ferdinand wrong and show why Guardiola and City trusted him in the first place.