Sir Alex Ferguson Comeback, Now Has An Official Position In Manchester United Management

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JAKARTA - Sir Alex Ferguson descended the mountain. He returned to Manchester United to fill an official position in club management.

Ferguson is clearly no longer in the manager's position because Erik ten Hag is already there. Reported by several British media, the 80-year-old man was named a member of the Manchester United board.

Chief executive Richard Arnold has formed a team that will include Ferguson. Later, the team will advise the management of Manchester United about problems at the club.

Former captain Bryan Robson, former CEO David Gill and director of football John Murtough were also involved, according to the Daily Mail. The team of five is expected to meet regularly to discuss matters at the club.

Ferguson met with United's leadership on Tuesday, the same day Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Carrington for the first time since last season.

The CEO really wanted to involve Ferguson in problems at the club. The man who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, is considered very familiar with the club after winning 38 trophies with the Red Devils, including 13 English Premier League titles.

Gill is also returning after previously spending a decade as chief executive. While Robson is one of the club's most iconic players.

However, this team is allegedly not going to talk about team strategy or about recruiting players. They tried not to interfere with the work of the club's sporting director, Murtough.

One of the talking points of this team will be how best to rebuild Carrington and Old Trafford. The club's relationship with fans is reportedly another agenda item.

Ferguson actually can not be separated from Manchester United. After stepping down in 2013, he is still involved in some club affairs but as a non-executive director and is largely symbolic.