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Man Utd legend Keane: Ferdinand axe always going to happen

Manchester United legend Roy Keane says Rio Ferdinand shouldn't be surprised by his release.

Ferdinand was disappointed that he was informed of the decision by chief executive Ed Woodward straight after their final game of the season against Southampton, but Keane said he shouldn't be surprised..

He said: "If United are interested in keeping players or doing deals, they would have done it months ago..

"It is no shock to hear that he is leaving. It happens when you get to 35, that's the other side of football. I don't think Rio will be short of offers."

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