Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he will quit Manchester United in the next three years.

He has been loath to set a date for his departure after reneging on his original plan to retire six years ago.

But in the wake of United's Champions League final victory, he told the Mail on Sunday: "I won't be managing here any more than three years at the very, very most. I can assure you of that."

Queiroz to succeed Fergie

Manchester United chief executive David Gill believes Carlos Queiroz is "very much in the frame" to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.

Ferguson revealed on Saturday night he will finally quit as United manager within the next three years.

Gill told BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek: "Carlos is a key factor in all the success we've achieved over the last couple of seasons."