[h=1]Park Ji-sung unveiled at Old Trafford with Sir Alex
Ferguson[/h]By
Simon Jones for MailOnline
Published: 11:36 GMT, 5 October 2014 | Updated: 13:15 GMT, 5 October 2014
Former Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung was unveiled as a club ambassador at Old Trafford on Sunday, and was joined by his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
The pair were interviewed on the pitch before United's match against Everton, and Ferguson spoke about Park's time at the club and the influence he had in his time in Manchester.
The appointment sees Park become the club's sixth ambassador, joining Sir Bobby Charlton, Andrew Cole, Ferguson, Denis Law and Bryan Robson.
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Park Ji-sung (left) alongside Sir Alex Ferguson as the former is unveiled as a Manchester United ambassador
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Park Ji-sung celebrates after scoring a goal for United, against Arsenal at Old Trafford
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The retired South Korean midfielder became a cult hero at Old Trafford with his committed performances
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Manchester United's six ambassadors [/h] Park Ji-sung becomes United's sixth club ambassador and joins an illustrious list. The six are:
Sir Bobby Charlton
Andrew Cole
Sir Alex Ferguson
Denis Law
Bryan Robson
Park Ji-sung
A club statement announced the news this week: 'As part of his role, the highly decorated player will attend various events and functions on behalf of the club, promoting the work it does within the community and with its partners, sharing anecdotes from his time at Old Trafford.'
Park enjoyed seven successful years at United, from 2005 to 2012, winning four Premier League titles, three League Cups, one Champions League, one FIFA Club World Cup and two Community Shields. The 33-year-old was forced to retire in the summer with a knee problem after his loan spell from QPR to PSV Eindhoven came to an end.
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Ferguson and Park Ji-sung pose for photographs before United's match against Everton on Sunday
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The pair enjoy a joke on the pitch at Old Trafford, before Park Ji-sung is unveiled as a club ambassador
The former South Korea international, who is recognised as the most decorated Asian footballer in history, said: 'I have fond memories of my time at Manchester United and I am delighted and honoured to have become an ambassador for the club.
'Some of the best moments of my life and career were spent here and I will never forget the great support I had from the club and the fans. I am looking forward to once again representing United and sharing some of these memories with our global fanbase.'
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The South Korean joins the likes of Sir Bobby Charlton (right) as a club ambassador at Manchester United
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Park (centre, left) celebrates winning the 2009 Premier League title, one of eight major honours he won during