Fans fear Rio Ferdinand has been taken hostage after he releases bizarre video – but Man Utd icon reacts brilliantly

FANS were left fearing that Rio Ferdinand had been taken hostage after his latest social media video post - and the star was left in stitches.

The former Manchester United and England defender achieved legendary status during his playing days.

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Now the 44-year-old has become one of the best-loved pundits on our screens after forging a new career for himself.

Ferdinand, who also runs his popular FIVE's YouTube Channel, is a keen user of social media and regularly posts his opinions on the latest footballing topics.

However, as he discussed Jadon Sancho’s future at Manchester United after his public fall-out with boss Erik ten Hag in a video yesterday, his followers were more interested in something else.

Ferdinand shot the footage in selfie mode in what appeared to be a dark room - and it left many hilariously believing that it looked more like he was being held hostage.

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“They're holding Rio Ferdinand hostage and forcing him to convince Sancho to join the Saudi League,” read one response to the clip.

Another said: “Is Rio Ferdinand now an ISIS hostage? Must’ve missed that in the news.”

A fellow follower joked: “Is Rio Ferdinand being held hostage???”

While another jested: “My name is Rio Gavin Ferdinand. I live at 308 Negra Arroyo Lane Albuquerque New Mexico 87104. This is my confession.”

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And the comments did not go unnoticed by the ex-West Ham and Leeds ace, although he did see the funny side.

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He shared a screengrab of himself from the clip with words below his face that read: “I am safe and my captors are treating me well.”

He captioned that alongside a number of crying with laughter emojis with : “These comments are cracking me up. Keep them coming!”

And he got his wish as several more hilarious comments came in, with one writing: “Blink twice if you need saving.”

As another added: “Until you give us your SAFE WORD we will still try and send help.”

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