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Dan Walker took advice from Sir Alex Ferguson about taking on his next career challenge after making the decision to leave BBC Breakfast.
The television presenter, 45, revealed last week he was leaving the Corporation after six years to be lead anchor at Channel 5 News.
Ex Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan said former football manager Sir Alex, 80, gave him some tips about settling in to his new job having moved to various soccer clubs throughout his sporting career.
Friends in high places: Dan Walker, 45, took advice from Sir Alex Ferguson, 80, about taking on his next career challenge after making the decision to leave BBC Breakfast
Dan told the Daily Mirror: 'I’ve had a long chat with Sir Alex Ferguson. It’s the first time I’ve seen him for a while and he looks very well.
'He’s given me career advice, which was lovely. He was talking about the move to Channel 5 and talking about life and accepting the next challenge.
'When he was moving to clubs, St Mirren, Aberdeen and all those sorts of things, it’s good to get advice from good people around you.'
Moving on: The television presenter, 45, revealed last week he was leaving the Corporation after six years to be lead anchor at Channel 5 News (pictured 2021)
Dan is walking away from his £295,000-295,999 a year role at the BBC, which saw him covering news and sports
