One Direction star Louis Tomlinson was among the music stars who paid tribute to departing Manchester Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

The 71-year-old Scot revealed on Wednesday (May 8) that he will retire from managing in the summer after nearly 27 years at Man Utd.

Ferguson won 26 trophies during his time at the club and is recognised as one of football's greatest ever managers.

Speaking on Twitter, Tomlinson - who owns an amateur football team - paid tribute to the man by saying:

"Sad news that Sir Alex has retired. What an amazing man for football!"

The 'Kiss You' singer wasn't the only music star tweeting about Ferguson, with Ronan Keating saying: "What a career. What a legend. Sir Alex will be missed. Not just from United but from football. Thank you for the memories."

Man Utd fan Olly Murs meanwhile said: "Sir Alex.. Is the BEST there is, The Best there was and the Best there EVER will be..."

Ferguson's replacement meanwhile is due to be named imminently, with Everton's David Moyes thought to be lined up.