The manager, who has been at the club for 26 years, said in a statement: "The decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about and one that I have not taken lightly. It is the right time.
"It was important to me to leave an organisation in the strongest possible shape and I believe I have done so."
The club has not not immediately announced a successor.
The Scotsman secured his 13th Premier League title with Manchester United two weeks ago and is the most successful manager in British football history.
Ferguson, 71, will stay at the club as a director and an ambassador, but now has just two games left with the famous club.
"With these activities, along with my many other interests, I am looking forward to the future," Ferguson said.
"I must pay tribute to my family, their love and support has been essential."
Former FA chief executive Mark Palios says that Ferguson's achievements were unrivalled and said they "would never be repeated again".
He will step down at the end of this season. I guess it won't be the same for Man Utd without Sir Alex Ferguson.
always good to leave when the ovation is loudest than be booted out and @ 71 its time to leave and savor your achievements.
ReplyDeleteAbout time!
ReplyDeleteFinally!yayyy,even if its papa biz mschewww ManU prepared to be thrashed n relegated to the bottom!
ReplyDeleteSir Alex retires nd Man City takes over.
ReplyDeleteEnd of an era for Manchester United :(
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An achievement well deserved ȋ̝̊̅ must say.
ReplyDeleteHahahha I dey in laugh in greek
ReplyDeleteGreat achiever!!!
ReplyDeleteMan United lives forever!!!
13 league victories and 2 champions league cups among others in 26 yrs is just an average score for me,especially with the amount of money at his disposal,he could'nt have achieved so with a less-rich club, he should be commended rather than celebrated,rmb it took him 9 yrs to even lift d league cup for the first time, clubs like chelsea would'nt have been patient enof.....
ReplyDelete@71 yrs he should knw its time to go,hope a more color-blind coach takes over
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