Sir Alex Ferguson is out of intensive care after undergoing surgery on a brain haemorrhage on Saturday, Manchester United have confirmed.
Former United manager Ferguson, 76, had been in intensive care since emergency surgery on Saturday, but will now continue his rehabilitation as an inpatient at Salford Royal Hospital.
Manchester United published a statement on Twitter on Wednesday evening which read: "Sir Alex no longer needs intensive care and will continue rehabilitation as an inpatient.
"His family have been overwhelmed by the level of support and good wishes but continue to request privacy as this will be vital during this next stage of recovery."
The footballing world united behind Ferguson following his surgery, with fans, footballers and managers around the world expressing support for the Scot.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger - who was presented with a memento by Ferguson before Arsenal's 2-1 defeat against United at Old Trafford at the end of April - had said of his former rival and current friend: "I was with him on the pitch last week.
"I went to see him in the box after the game. He looked in perfect shape. He told me he’s doing a lot of exercise. He looked very happy.
"That kind of accident can happen. We wish him well and to recover very quickly. He’s a strong man. He’s an optimistic man."
Ferguson spent almost 27 years in charge at Old Trafford, where his teams won some 13 Premier League titles as well as five FA Cups and the Champions League twice.
The 76-year-old also enjoyed a successful spell north of the border with Aberdeen, guiding the club to the Scottish league title three times and also success in the 1983 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final.
During Tuesday night's match against Rangers, Dons fans unveiled a banner which read: "Sir Alex, get well soon."
Additional reporting by the Press Association.
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