Sir Alex Ferguson arrived in the San Mames Stadium prior to the Europa League final – with which he marked his last way as the global ambassador of Manchester United
Ferguson, 83, showed his support to Man Utd prior to their European heavyweight fight with Tottenham in Bilbao – but was left bitterly Disappointed by a 1-0 defeat.
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Sir Alex, who has managed United for 26 years, has been held at the books Old Trafford As an ambassador since his exit as a boss in 2013.
But as part of the new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe‘s brutal cost -saving measures, The paid role of Ferguson was demolished in October.
The legendary Scottish manager had to say goodbye to a salary of £ 2.16 million a year, with the decision at the end of the current season.
What his presence means at the Europa League Final on Wednesday evening was his last road as a club ambassador on the payroll.
Sir Alex had certainly enjoyed his journey to the Basque Country and stopped at the San Mames Stadium of Bilbao for the competition to visit Athletic Club -officials.
He even took the time to sign a competition ball and pennant in the corridors of the land of Athletic’s 2011/12 victory over United in the Europa League round of 16.
Ferguson led United to 13 League titles, two champion competitions, five FA cups and four competition cups.
But he can be sure that his ambassador was not personal, but instead part of it a whole series of cost -saving measures set by Ratcliffe and his Ineos team.
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The billionaire Brit and his company have saved costs by announcing Almost 500 fired At the Premier League Giants.
While other more marginal financial savings have been made by Delete free meals for the Old Trafford staff“ Canceling the Christmas party of the staff and stopping access to private drivers And Corporate credit cards.
“He was bad” – Sir Alex Ferguson would be in prison if he could make it today, claims the man Utd legend Patrice Evra would have to take about 15 seconds if we want to record it –
United had the opportunity to increase their serious financial situation with a victory over Spurs in Bilbao, a victory that would not have just yielded a large trophy, but also a place in the Champions League.
A place under Europe’s elite would have helped to cover the pockets of the Manchester Club, who have had it financially Since their decrease in the form of recent years.
But that dream was torn away from them when Brennan Johnson scored the only shot of Tottenham on goal and ended the 17-year waiting time of Spurs to a trophy to beat United 1-0.
Despite the massive cost savings, United announced in March Plans to build a brand new £ 2 billion 100,000 seats In the near future.
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