Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly been banned from Manchester United's dressing room following the loss of his £2.61 million ambassadorial role amid the club's cost-cutting measures. The changes, implemented by new part-owner INEOS, signal a shift in club traditions regarding access to the dressing room.
Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary former manager of Manchester United, has reportedly been banned from entering the club's dressing room at Old Trafford following significant changes in the club’s management structure. This comes after Ferguson had his lucrative £2.61 million ambassadorial role stripped by new part-owner INEOS as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Ferguson has served as a global ambassador for Manchester United since stepping down as manager 11 years ago. However, due to financial constraints, his annual salary will no longer be paid beyond the current season. As a result, he has been advised to refrain from visiting the dressing room after matches, which signifies a shift in the club's long-standing traditions.
While the club has denied imposing a direct ban on Ferguson, they indicated a new "collective understanding" regarding who is allowed in the dressing room, a space previously frequented by club legends like Sir Bobby Charlton. Ferguson was informed of these changes during a face-to-face meeting with Ratcliffe, who also indicated that the club could no longer commit to his salary. Despite these changes, Ferguson is expected to retain a non-executive director role at Old Trafford. This situation marks a notable chapter in the ongoing evolution of Manchester United's management and culture.
