Manchester United

Rio Ferdinand welcomes Nick Powell to Manchester United

By Liam Apicella, Features Editor

Published: June 12 2012 | 20:00

Last updated: June 12 2012 | 23:51

Rio Ferdinand believes that Manchester United have signed "a quality young player" in Nick Powell.

The 18-year-old has agreed to join the Red Devils on a four-year deal from League One side Crewe Alexandra.

Having heard the news, United centre-back Ferdinand described the attacking midfielder as "a quality young player".

"Welcome to Man Utd to Nick Powell," Ferdinand wrote on Twitter. "A quality young player with a bright future at our club! Good luck!"

Powell will complete his move to Old Trafford on July 1.

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