David Beckham and Gary Neville Complete Salford City Takeover, Championing Sustainability and Community Roots
Football stars David Beckham and Gary Neville acquire English football club
In a stunning move that'll leave fans of Salford City Football Club cheering, our beloved ex-Man Utd teammates David Beckham and Gary Neville have teamed up with US-based businessman, Declan Kelly, and Mervyn Davies, the head of Britain's Lawn Tennis Association, to seize control of the English League Two powerhouse. These legendary former players are back in the game, and they're bringing their A-game!
You might remember that Beckham and Neville were previously part of a consortium that included fellow old-school Man Utd players Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, and Philip Neville. But things are shaking up now as this latest ownership structure sees Butt, Giggs, Scholes, and Philip Neville stepping down as shareholders. They may no longer hold a stake in the club, but they'll be sticking around, lending their expertise and passion to the proceedings.
In a statement that's got everyone talking, Gary Neville couldn't be more pumped for the future:
Meanwhile, Beckham, who's also got his hands in US-based Major League Soccer's Inter Miami, can't help but gush over the deep-rooted connection Salford City has with its local community. He says:
The new structure consists of a consortium led by Beckham and Neville, with a roster of nine additional shareholders from diverse professional backgrounds, such as finance, legal, media, tech, and entertainment, all hell-bent on maximizing the club's potential. With ownership stakes ranging from 5% to 10%, the majority of which—80%—is held by this star-studded lineup, they've got their eyes on long-term growth and stability.
Gary Neville has made it clear that their priority is to bring Salford City's finances in line with its star status, focusing on steady advancement rather than quick fixes. Let's see what the future holds for this fab four—er, five—er... ten!
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- David Beckham and Gary Neville, fans' favorites from Manchester United's past, have started a new journey with Salford City Football Club, aiming to sustain its community roots.
- With the takeover, the Premier League stalwarts, Beckham and Neville, are back in the football scene, joining forces with US businessman Declan Kelly and Mervyn Davies.
- In a shake-up, former shareholders Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, and Philip Neville are stepping down, but they'll continue to share their football expertise.
- Gary Neville expressed his excitement for the future, stating his focus on keeping football at the club's core, aiming for financial stability, and a sustainable future.
- Beaming with pride, Beckham highlighted Salford City's connection with its local community, feeling honored to contribute to its rich history and future development.
- The new ownership structure includes a diverse group of nine shareholders, spanning various fields such as finance, legal, media, tech, and entertainment, all eager to maximize the club's potential in the Premier League and European-leagues alike.
