Antonio Valencia hailed Sir Alex Ferguson as a coaching "magician" while adding that the legendary manager's best trait was that he made every player feel like a vital part of the team.
The Ecuadorian joined Manchester United from Wigan in 2009, and went on to have a successful career at Old Trafford as a winger and, eventually, a fullback.
Valencia claimed two Premier League titles under Ferguson, who stepped away from the club in 2013.
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Manchester United have not won a league title since Ferguson departed, having managed by the likes of David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and, now, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.