Rio Ferdinand has backed David De Gea to leave Manchester United if Dean Henderson gets the chance to play as the club's first-choice goalkeeper until the end of the season. It was the first time Henderson was selected to start a league game in place of the Spanish goalkeeper against Brighton & Hove Albion last night, with Ferdinand admitting he was kidding. That his former teammates will certainly be satisfied with the team's backup role next season. "You have two options: you fight for your position or have to move out to a team that sees him as the # 1," Rio commented on BT Sport. As first choice, David will do whatever he can to get out of this football club. I'm confident like that. ”“ He loves United, he lives and breathes this football club and he's been doing it since he was here. But I don't see him here, admitting, 'Yes, Dean Henderson is the first choice and I'll wait for the next opportunity.' Very difficult to go So, if it wasn't that Solcha had made a decision, he might be making a big decision that would affect their future.