Manchester United: Sir Alex Ferguson to quit at the end of 2012-13 season

Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, 71, will retire at the end of the 2012-13 season, he announced on the 08/05/2013.

Appointed manager on the 06/11/1986, the Scotsman has led the English club to 39 trophies (including 13 league titles in England and two Champions League titles in 1999 and 2008).

During this period, Manchester United has also become the richest club in the world, their market value exceeding $ 3 billion (€ 2.30 billion) at the New York Stock Exchange.

The club's shared fell by 1.76% to $18.44 (€14.15) immediately after the announcement of his departure. However, since they floated on the market in August 2012, their shares have increased in value by 31.7%.

Fellow Scotsman David Moyes, 50, current Everton manager, will be made Manchester United's new boss from 01/07/2013, United announced on 09/05/2013.