Official: Alex Ferguson will leave Manchester United at end of season

Last update 8 May, 2013 por Julio Muñoz

Alex Ferguson, the most successful manager in the history of English football will leave Manchester United at the end of the season. Finally, the English club announced it on its website, putting an end to the rumors that had been unleashed the day before. Ferguson will occupy a hole in the next club board. To his 71 años, the Scotsman has managed for Manchester U 13 England Championship titles, in addition to 5 Queen Of England, 4 English League Cups, in addition to the Champions of 1999 y 2008.

The technician who attributes health problems has explained it through a statement:

“The decision to retire I have thought a lot about and I have not taken lightly. Is the right time. It was important for me to leave an organization in the most energetic way possible and I think I have. The quality of this league winning titles, and with young players they bode well for success to continue at the highest level. Our training services are among the best in world sport and our Old Trafford home is rightly regarded as one of the most important places in the world..

“In the future, I am delighted to take on the role of director and ambassador for the club. With these activities, along with my many other interests, I'm looking forward to the future. I must pay tribute to my family, your love and support has been essential. My wife Cathy has been the key figure throughout my career” Sir Alex has concluded.