Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Rio Ferdinand is capable of following in the footsteps of legendary AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini by playing until he's 40.
The 29-year-old England defender just penned a banner new deal that will keep him at the club past his 34th birthday, but his manager is convinced that this would not be the end of the road for him.
"Of course, Maldini is an exception and whether Rio wants to go on until he is 40 is another matter," said Ferguson.
"But with his athleticism and pace - and the fact he has no weight problems, there is no reason why he cannot play on well into his late 30s.
"His performance against Arsenal last Sunday was absolutely fantastic. Together with Gerard Pique, he took care of all the threats that can arise against Arsenal."
As for Maldini, it appears that his epic career may have come to an anti-climatic end, as he picked up an injury in training on Friday that looks likely to rule him out for the rest of the season. Maldini had stated recently that he was considering overturning his decision to retire for another year, however the widespread belief is that this will not happen.
by Derek Wanner, Goal.com
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