Marouane Fellaini has revealed he cried after David Moyes was sacked as Manchester United.
Fellaini worked under Moyes at Everton before joining United in January 2014.
The Scotsman was sacked as manager just three months later.
Speaking about Moyes to The Athletic, Fellaini said: "I was sad for him when he was sacked because I know how much he wanted to succeed.
"If you asked all the players at Everton what they think of Moyes, they'll say how much of a nice person he is.
"I've said this since the beginning, if you give Moyes time, he will make a team. I've watched West Ham a few times this season. They've become a side that's difficult to beat.
"If I'm honest, I cried when I found out Moyes lost his job at Manchester United. I thought he was going to stay for a long time.
"It was a sad day. I went to his office to say goodbye, before he said bye to everyone. I told him, 'Good luck'. But it was a difficult time for me.
"Moyes is a top man, he has a big heart. That's why maybe he didn't succeed at Manchester United, because he's too nice."
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