A.Ferguson went to the USA and met with J.Guardiola © EuroFootball.com

Long-time Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson went to the US this week, where he met with former Barcelona strategist Josep Guardiola in New York City.

El Mundo Deportivo reports that both the Scot and the Catalan attended an elite UEFA coaches' forum in Switzerland.

There, Ferguson was joined by Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.

According to the press, the Manchester United strategist and Guardiola discussed plans to pass on the reins of the Red Devils team after the season, as they both plan to retire for a well-deserved rest.