Sir Alex Ferguson returns to Old Trafford for first time since brutal axe from Man Utd role

Sir Alex Ferguson has visited Old Trafford for the first time since his multi-million pound .

was in attendance as to book their place in the quarter-finals of the , with the former Red Devils boss pictured sat next to former captain .

And he will have been delighted by what he saw as , who won a number trophies as a player at under Ferguson, took interim charge for the first time after .

Casemiro and both scored twice, while Alejandro Garnacho was also on target to set up a quarter-final clash against . Ferguson's attendance was notable as it is the first time he has been at Old Trafford since United's 0-0 draw with Aston Villa on October 6.

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During the international break that followed, Ferguson was informed by United co-owner that his lucrative role as a global ambassador would come to an end once the season is over as part of a series of cost-cutting efforts.

It has also been claimed that Ferguson and other members of the club's board have been , ending a tradition that has been in place since Sir Matt Busby's time in charge.

Since news of Ferguson's axing broke, he to watch another his former clubs instead, with the 82-year-old in to watch Aberdeen draw 2-2 with Celtic.

When asked about the decision to tear up Ferguson's ambassadorial contract, then United boss Ten Hag said: "Of course it has an impact on us. Sir Alex is . He built United to where the club is now and it impacts us. But on the other side, we know and Sir Alex knows what he wants.

"He wants to see a winning Manchester United and I'm sure he's always available for any advice and we will need him. Now and then we have good contact. I would say, once in half a year I meet formally with him, but also of course, informally, around games."

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