Man Utd: 'Genius' Ferguson hard to replace, says agent Mendes

Manchester United still have not found a replacement for their "genius" former boss Sir Alex Ferguson, according to football super-agent Jorges Mendes.

Ferguson stood down as United manager in May 2013 after collecting 38 trophies in a 27-year reign.
He was replaced by fellow Scot David Moyes, who lasted just 10 months.
Now Dutchman Louis van Gaal is eight months into his Old Trafford career after guiding Netherlands to the World Cup semi-finals.

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United lie third in the Premier League table, 10 points adrift of leaders Chelsea and five behind Manchester City, and have reached the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Mendes, who represents a number of the world's top footballers, notably Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Costa and Angel Di Maria, thinks the only man who can replace the legendary Ferguson is Jose Mourinho.
"It's completely impossible to find someone like Sir Alex Ferguson because he's a god, he's a genius and to find a genius is very difficult," Mendes told BBC Sport. "You have one in England... Jose Mourinho."
It should be pointed out that Mendes is also Mourinho's agent.
And it should also be pointed out that Mendes thinks his fellow Portuguese will remain at Chelsea and never move to Old Trafford.

Mendes and Mourinho are good friends

"Jose will stay for sure," said Mendes. "He will be the Sir Alex Ferguson of Chelsea Football Club. He loves the supporters, he loves the city and I think he will stay there for more than 10 years."
Mendes believes goalkeeper David De Gea, another of his clients, is not going anywhere either.
The 24-year-old Spaniard, who joined United for a £17.8m fee in 2011, has been linked with a big-money move to Real Madrid.
"He has one year left on his contract and I think that he will stay in Manchester," said the 49-year-old Mendes, who is reported to have brokered more than £1bn worth of transfers.
"The player will decide, but he's happy there, at the moment."
Mendes also said Radamel Falcao, on loan from Monaco, will be at a top club whether United sign him on a permanent deal or not.

Radamel Falcao is one of many top players represented by Mendes

The 28-year-old striker has had a frustrating time at Old Trafford this season, struggling to convince Van Gaal to select him.
"If he will not stay in Manchester, he will play for sure in one of the biggest teams in Europe," said Mendes, who represents the Colombian.