Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has expressed his surprise at the departure of Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp.

The 65-year-old parted company with the North London outfit yesterday following a 30-minute meeting, where it is understood that a contract extension was not offered to the former Portsmouth coach.

Ferdinand tweeted: "Just woke up to news Harry Redknapp is no longer Spurs manager???? Wow!! I Thought he was doing a great job there...."

Reports have claimed that Redknapp is open to taking up a new job in management for next season as long as the right offer is made.