Ryan Giggs Resigns Salford City Role Seeks Football Management Return

Ryan Giggs has stepped down from his role as director of football at Salford City as he aims to return to football management. The Manchester United legend had been involved with Salford, a club co-owned by himself and fellow Class of '92 members, since 2014 and worked alongside manager Karl Robinson in his recent role. Giggs previously managed the Wales national team, leading them to Euro 2020 qualification before stepping down in 2020 following legal issues, and described missing the tournament as a 'heartbreaking' experience. After being bought out by a consortium led by David Beckham and Gary Neville in May 2024, Giggs ceased day-to-day involvement with Salford City. Despite his departure from Salford, he expressed enthusiasm for returning to management, stating in early 2024 that he still finds matchdays exciting and looks forward to a future coaching role. His tenure at Salford was part of a broader involvement with the club alongside his former Manchester United teammates, contributing to multiple promotions over the years.