Ferdinand snubs Cole Palmer, names out-of-contract star as Player of the Season

Ferdinand snubs Cole Palmer, names out-of-contract star as Player of the Season

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 13:26 - 29.12.2024

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed his pick for Premier League Player of the Season.

The 2024/25 Premier League season has produced some incredible plays, goals, and results.

Several players have stood out for their clubs and Rio Ferdinand believes one star has shone brighter than everyone else.

The Manchester United legend has backed Liverpool's Mohamed Salah to win the award over Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, and others.

Mohamed Salah celebrates for Liverpool. (Photo Credit: LFC/X)

Salah has scored 16 goals and provided 11 assists to help Liverpool remain at the top of the Premier League table.

Speaking on his Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, the former England centre-back believes Salah is ahead of the likes of Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka in terms of performances this term.

“I would pick Salah to win it and I think Palmer and Saka are close seconds,” Ferdinand said.

The Egyptian is in the final six months of his contract at Liverpool and with no offer on the table, this could be his last time competing for any individual awards in England.

He is also competing for the Premier League Golden Boot with his 16 goals putting him 3 goals ahead of Erling Haaland.

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