WAS SIR ALEX FERGUSON INVITED TO ROMA AS A LUCKY CHARM OR FOR THIS?

The former Manchester United manager sir Alex Ferguson and his wife Cathy were special guests for the Italian club A.S.Roma, he was invited to Italy by the club from Rome . But in truth was he there to e used as a good luck charm as the Italian club claim. Or was there another reason for Sir Alex Ferguson to be there in Rome to watch the champion league match played between A.S.Roma and Barcelona. The Italian club A.S.Roma made a great come back and also win the match on away goal. Or was Sir Alex Ferguson there in Rome to scout for the French defender Samuel Umtiti , who is a target for Manchester United.?