SIR ALEX FERGUSON has snapped up a posh flat in Glasgow — to be close to his brother and his ‘other team’ Rangers. The former Manchester United chief has bought the property in the west end to spend more time in the city where he was born. 6 Sir Alex played for Rangers and grew up in Govan near their Ibrox home Credit: Getty 6 He's now swooped for a plush west-end flat after selling his huge family mansion in Cheshire Credit: Getty 6 He sold the luxury home he shared with wife Cathy earlier this year for £3.
25m His brother Martin is a director at Airdrie and the new pad is just across the River Clyde from Fergie’s spiritual home of Govan. Of course, that also means he's not far from his old club at Ibrox either. Legendary boss Ferguson also sold his luxury mansion back in April after slashing £250,000 off the price.
He put the £3.5million property in Cheshire on the market following the death of his wife Cathy. Read More Rangers stories GET OUT My parents were ordered to LEAVE Belfast home because I played for 'Catholic' club SKIP AWAY There is no doubt this is Tavernier's last season at Rangers claims pundit The five-bedroom home came complete with a stylish open plan kitchen and games room.
But after struggling to shift the property, he reduced the price to £3.25m in February in a bid to offload it. The property was then snapped up by an unknown buyer.
Photos inside revealed a dazzling hallway chandelier, en-suite bathrooms and perfectly manicured lawns. Most re.