Former Manchester United defender Jonny Evans says Louis van Gaal's departure will be disappointing for the club's young players.
Van Gaal left on Monday, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to take charge, although the new managerial appointment is yet to be confirmed.
Van Gaal allowed Evans to leave for West Bromwich Albion last summer, but the Northern Ireland defender still spoke warmly about the Dutchman.
Evans told Sky Sports: "I'm pleased for Van Gaal that he won the FA Cup. I think he's a very good coach and I was pleased to see his team win something.
"A lot of players will be sad to see him leave in a way, especially the younger players. He's brought a lot of younger players into the squad and given them opportunities. He was very brave and very good at doing that."
Discussing the prospect of Mourinho arriving at United, Evans said: "I think it's something, over the years, people have been expecting to happen.
"He's definitely got the personality and the charisma for it. Sometimes a club like Manchester United need a big personality and Mourinho fits that bill."