Ferguson returned to Man Utd to work
According to Anh Sportmail, CEO Richard Arnold invited Ferguson, former CEO David Gill and Bryan Robson - holder of the record for the longest captain's armband in Man Utd History - Joining the Board of Directors with the director of the ball. John Murtough stone.
Their mission is to advise Arnold on many issues, including the recurrence of Old Trafford and Carrington, as well as improving the club's relationship with fans. They can also advise on football issues, but will not interfere with Murtough's work.
The meeting was at noon on July 26 at Carrington, coinciding with the time when Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the club to negotiate the future, was considered the first time in a series of meetings with the participation of five characters with photos. Enjoy at this Man Utd.
Ferguson, 80 years old and recovered after the life of brain bleeding in 2018, was the most successful coach in Man Utd history when he won 37 titles, including a record 13 times of the Premier League. The Champions League title, for 27 years of power. After resigning in 2013, he mainly played the ambassador of Man Utd - similar to Robson, but few professional interventions at Old Trafford.
But Arnold, the successor of Ed Woodward's Vice President in February, realized the importance of exploiting Ferguson's rich football knowledge, and invited him to join the Board of Directors. In November 2021, the former Scottish coach was also ready to take on the role of a greater impact rather than the only Man Utd coach at that time Ole Gunnar Solskjaer consulted in some cases.
Gill used to play an important role in that success during 16 years working at Old Trafford, including a decade as an executive director. He is still in Man Utd's football board as the director who does not run after breaking up the club in 2013. However, this is considered an iconic role, by the former Vice President At that time, Woodward chose to do everything his way.
In recent years, Gill is also a member of the UEFA Executive Board and also the cashier of the European football management agency, and the president of both the Finance Committee and the Compensation Committee.
Ferguson was spoke to Ronaldo when he and his representative Jorge Mendes returned to Carrington. Sportmail judged that there was Ferguson - who persuaded Ronaldo to stay another season in 2008 - in the negotiation was Arnold's smart step.