Six Alex Ferguson is considering to end up his 26-year reign as the manager of English Premier League (EPL) heavyweights Manchester United before the end of this week, media reported have claimed.
Daily Mail suggested that the 71-year-old Scot will make the announcement ahead of Man United’s clash against Swansea at Old Trafford on Sunday. The news, however, hasn’t been confirmed or denied by the club’s press-club.
Health is considered as the primary reason behind Ferguson’s potential retirement decision. On Friday club confirmed that the Scot, who had a heart pacemaker fitted nine years ago, would undergo hip surgery in August, two weeks before the commencement of the new season.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, who is likely to become available this summer, is expected to be the frontrunner for Ferguson’s successor. Some others believe that Everton manager David Moyes could fill the void when Scot leaves.
Alex Ferguson is the most successful manager in English football history. He led Man United to thirteen Premier League titles, five FA Cups, four League Cups, and two Champions League titles.
