Juventus defender Patrice Evra has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson told him he would make a great coach one day during his time at Manchester United . The French left back , 33 , enjoyed eight years at Old Trafford , claiming five Premier League titles as well as a Champions League winners ' medal . And Evra says that before the legendary Scottish boss left in 2013 he told him , as well as Ryan Giggs , that he had the potential to become a fine manager . Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra says Sir Alex Ferguson told him he would be a great coach . Evra is now at Juventus but says he has already taken some of his coaching badges . Giggs is currently Louis van Gaal 's assistant at Man United , while Evra says he got passed some of his coaching badges before leaving for Juventus on a free last summer . 'Before he left , Ferguson called me into his office , ' the Frenchman told Canal Plus . 'He said to me , 'Pat , I 'm going to tell you something very important . There are two players in this team that are going to become great trainers : Ryan Giggs and you . ' 'So , I got some of my coaching credentials while still in Manchester . Now I want to get my coaching diploma and then we 'll see . ' Evra left Manchester United on a free transfer in 2014 after eight years at the club .
Patrice Evra enjoyed eight years at Old Trafford before joining Juventus . Claims Sir Alex Ferguson spoke to him before leaving in 2013 . Ferguson said him and Ryan Giggs would make great coaches one day . Giggs is currently Louis van Gaal 's assistant at Manchester United . Evra says he has already taken some of his coaching badges .