Overview

• The former England defender will end his decade-long run with TNT Sports following Saturday’s Champions League final in Munich.
• Both parties describe the departure as amicable and have left the door open for future on-air collaborations.
• Ferdinand plans to focus on his business interests and spend more time with his family once he steps away from punditry.
• His management company New Era has partnered with Beverly Hills-based talent agency WME to expand his opportunities in the US market.
• TNT Sports recorded a pre-tax loss of £187.5 million in its latest financial year and an unsigned contract offer preceded Ferdinand’s decision to leave.