Gary Neville starts new job at Manchester United days after Sir Alex Ferguson's sacking

Just days after Sir Alex Ferguson fell victim to Manchester United's cost-cutting, a familiar face has emerged in the role of club ambassador.

Ferguson was in a £2m a year deal as club ambassador for the Red Devils since retiring as coach in 2013.

But he will now be solely a non-executive director on the Red Devils' football board as a minority owner. Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues to reduce the club's spending.

However, it appears that one of Ferguson's most loyal servants during his long reign at Old Trafford has taken on the responsibility of representing the club abroad.

Former boss Gary Neville appeared as an ambassador for the 20-time English champions at an event in India.

Neville attended an Apollo Tires grassroots football program in Mohali and spoke to a three-person panel.

The eight-time Premier League winner also interacted with several young footballers.

Although the 49-year-old retired in 2009, he remains heavily involved with his former club.

Neville is a member of the Red Devils task force that will look to regenerate the Old Trafford area, including the prospect of building a new stadium.

The task force is chaired by British Olympic hero Sebastian Coe and includes Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, Duncan Drasdo, Chief Executive of the manchester united Supporters Trust, as well as Sara Todd, chief executive of Trafford Council.

Upon being appointed to the task force, Neville believed the club was at a crucial juncture when it came to improving its infrastructure.

“I am incredibly lucky to have had the privilege of playing hundreds of games at Old Trafford and no one can take those incredible memories away from me,” Neville said.

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“But Old Trafford has evolved throughout its history and it is clear that we are at a point where it has to change again to ensure Manchester United have a world-class stadium worthy of the best club in the world.

“While I want the best for Manchester United, I also want the same for the community around it.

“Old Trafford should be a stadium that all of Greater Manchester can be proud of and be a catalyst for sustainable and cohesive growth in an area of ​​the city that has been neglected for too long.”

Neville's international ambassador role for United is the latest in his growing list of duties.

As well as his role on United's stadium task force, he is co-owner of League Two side Salford City and a regular Sky Sports pundit.

Neville also ventured into a managerial career, but only lasted three months in charge of LaLiga side Valencia and has not managed since then.