Sir Alex Ferguson still earning six-figure weekly sum nine years post-Man Utd retirement

Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly earning £235,000-a-week - despite retiring as Manchester United manager nearly nine years ago.

The iconic coach, 80, is said to be receiving the six-figure weekly sum from investments, a book deal, public appearances and his ambassador role at Old Trafford. It's believed he earns £2million a year from United for working around 20 days.

Ferguson called time on his managerial career in May 2013 after winning dozens of trophies with Aberdeen and United. His honours include 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, two Cup Winners' Cups, two UEFA Super Cups and 15 domestic cups.

According to The Sun, the combined value of Ferguson's personal companies has risen to £40m - earning £12.2m last year alone. It's also claimed the latest figures from ACF Sports Promotions - the company Ferguson uses for his commercial pay - show the value of his assets increased from £17.5m to £26m in 2021.

Ferguson is thought to have assets worth £39.2m registered at Companies House, an increase of £27m from the previous year. He's also seen his assets in three other businesses increase from £3.7m to £13.2m. Furthermore, one of his autobiographies has reportedly sold more than a million copies and he pockets up to £100,000 for motivational talks.

Since Ferguson's retirement, United have struggled. They've won just three major trophies - failing to lift the Premier League and Champions League - and are on course to finish outside of the top four this season under interim manager Ralf Rangnick.

"It was important to me to leave an organisation in the strongest possible shape and I believe I have done so," said Ferguson on retirement.

"The quality of this league winning squad, and the balance of ages