Rio Ferdinand announces he is leaving TNT Sports pundit role

“Since retiring from football, it has been a privilege talking about the game I love for a decade for sports fans watching BT Sport and TNT Sports,” he said in a statement published on his X account.

Rio Ferdinand has announced he is leaving his role as a TNT Sports pundit (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rio Ferdinand has announced he is leaving his role as a pundit with TNT Sports to focus on his business interests.

The former Manchester United and England defender has been part of the broadcaster’s punditry team for a decade but will stand down after its coverage of Saturday’s Champions League final.