The 34-year-old collected his sixth Premier League winners' medal on Sunday and marked the occasion by slamming home the decisive goal in the 2-1 win over Swansea.
It was the first time he had found the net in over five years yet it was accompanied by continuing doubts over his future.
Outgoing United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that will not happen, and Ferdinand has said as much now too.
'Manchester United have a bright future,' Ferdinand told MUTV. 'The manager has left the club in great health and we are looking forward.
'That is what the manager has instilled in these players. The work ethic has to continue if we are going to be successful. I would like to be part of that.'
With Ferguson standing down in the summer, senior figures in the United dressing room are going to be pivotal in ensuring the transition into the David Moyes era is a smooth one.
Ferdinand is one of those elder statesmen and has been on top form this season, too, underlining why Roy Hodgson wanted him in his England squad for the recent World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro.
It remains to be seen whether Ferdinand will receive a call on Thursday, when Hodgson is due to announce his squad for the friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
Ferdinand has now won as many championships as Kenny Dalglish - not bad for someone who claims he would have been happy with just one when he arrived at United from Leeds in 2002.
'I dreamt of getting one when I turned up here,' he said. 'I remember looking at Ryan and the others when I arrived. At that stage they had five, six and seven. I just wanted one. I thought I would be happy with that.
Unlike Ryan Giggs and the other home-grown members of the United squad, Ferdinand does have the experience of working for a different club manager.
'There have been a couple of emotional moments,' said Ferdinand. 'The manager's announcement was like a bolt out of the blue. No one was expecting it. It disappointed a lot of us but I understand the manager's reasons.
'He has had a great stint and an unbelievably successful period. He instilled great qualities in the club and we must carry that on.'
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