Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho says former manager Sir Alex Ferguson has had little involvement since his reign at the club started.
He hailed the support he receives from the Scot.
The Portuguese gaffer said the legendary manager has largely kept his distance from the first-team squad since his arrival.
He, however, maintained that he is always welcome and is thankful for the support he has previously showed.
He told reporters when asked of how much Ferguson involves, “Very little – very little, to be honest.
“The support I feel is the support I always felt with him except when I was a direct competitor and playing against his teams.
“I always felt this kind of support. I felt the same when I was abroad in Italy and Spain. Friends wishing good luck and support to each other by a simple SMS – that can mean a huge amount in certain moments.
“He is very respectful too, he doesn’t want to be around, doesn’t want to come many times.
“I think he feels completely free because I told him that this is his house always and forever, but just a couple of times he travelled with us on the bus or train. He visited us once.
“We know that this is his club and his life. I appreciate [what he said], but I don’t think I should comment.
“He is obviously an important person in the club and obviously means a lot but I don’t want to comment because I wouldn’t even if it was negative, I have too much respect.”
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