Nani speaks highly of United coaching legend Sir Alex Ferguson – and reveals how the coach built a good relationship with the players.
Nani, winger from MLS club Orlando City, told the Italian newspaper Express Tribune talked about his time at Manchester United and ex-manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
“I’ve never had a single problem,” said Nani, explaining, “I often went out when we had the next day off. On special days like Christmas or New Year’s Eve, everyone in England doesn’t care what you do at night.”
Manchester United v Nani: “Ferguson knew how to deal with players”
Coach Ferguson had also tolerated this, said the Portuguese: “On New Year’s Eve we were allowed to come to training drunk and Sir Alex didn’t mind. It was part of his way, he knew how to deal with players. He knew that this one The day was special, there was no point in scolding us. “
Nani and Ferguson had worked together at Manchester United between 2007 and 2013. While the Portuguese ended up in the MLS via detours, the Scot is now retired as the most successful club coach of all time.

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