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Ferguson to leave Man Utd ambassador role amid club cost cutting
Alex Ferguson before the Uefa Europa League match at Old Trafford, Manchester, September 25, 2024

ALEX FERGUSON will step away from his ambassador role with Manchester United at the end of the season as part of a club cost-cutting exercise.

The Scot won 38 trophies at United during a managerial reign spanning nearly 27 years, including 13 Premier League titles and two European Cups.

The PA news agency reported today that Ferguson had reached an amicable agreement with the club to cease his ambassador duties when the season ends.

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