Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has responded to Manchester United’s decision to terminate Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial contract.
Mourinho noted that Ferguson holds more significance in the hearts of United fans than any official role with the club. The former United manager was given the ambassadorial position after retiring from management in 2013.
However, the new minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has decided to end the £2 million per year contract.
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“My relationship with Alex was amazing and incredible. When my Netflix documentary comes out, you’ll understand more about why I respect him so much,” Mourinho told reporters.
He added, “I don’t know the details about the ambassadorial role, but it doesn’t matter. Sir Alex has the most important thing of all—the love and respect of every Manchester United fan around the world. That’s far more valuable than any role or a few pounds he doesn’t need.”