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It's great news. The reality of negotiations today is that they take time. But these have always been conducted in a good spirit and we are very pleased with the outcome. We can now look forward to the future.

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Alex Ferguson
Age: 82
Born: 1941
Born: December 31
Association Football Manager
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Manager
Alexander Chapman Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson
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