Sir Alex Ferguson will step away from his Manchester United ambassadorial duties at the end of the season.
Ferguson has been paid a multi-million pound sum by United since his retirement as manager in 2013.
During that period the 82-year-old has acted as a global ambassador and club director. He has been a regular at games and retains a seat in the directors' box.
Club sources say Ferguson, United's most successful manager thanks to his 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups and four League Cups amongst others, will always be welcome at Old Trafford and the decision has been taken amicably following a direct conversation between the Scot and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe last week.