Park thrilled to be back at Old Trafford Ji-sung Park was delighted to be back at Old Trafford on Saturday following his appointment as Manchester Uniteds new club ambassador. The former midfielder took advantage of the Everton match being played a day later to have a private look around the stadium he called home for seven years. He also paid a visit to the Aon Training Complex where he caught up with the clubs retired kit manager Albert Morgan, a good friend during his time as a player. I’m very happy to be back, Park told ManUtd. I got very used to Manchester - its atmosphere, its weather - when I played here so its very familiar to me. I felt very comfortable when I got off the train today. Park, who retired from football in May, admits he didnt expect hed ever return to United after leaving to join Queens Park Rangers in the summer of 2012. I thought my relationship with Manchester United was finished because it’s a huge club and I am just one of the many players who come in, play here and then leave. So when the club asked me to become an ambassador, I couldn’t believe it but of course, I was happy to accept. It’s a huge, huge honour for me. When asked about the duties he expects to fulfill in his new position, Park explained: Manchester United holds many events around the world with its commercial partners and I will be involved in some of those, meeting the partners and the fans and sharing my experiences as a player. It’s a new role for me after retiring from football and I’m really looking forward to doing it. As the first Asian player to play for the Reds, Park remains an iconic figure for many United fans around the globe, not least in his native continent. But why does he think the club has such a passionate following there? There are all kinds of reasons. The great history, the level of football… Manchester United can touch your heart. That’s why Asian people love the club. Im looking forward to seeing them and fans from all over the world again as a club ambassador.
Posted on: Sat, 04 Oct 2014 18:41:37 +0000