Ryan Giggs lands first job back in football after being cleared of domestic violence charges

Former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs has landed his first job back in football since being cleared of domestic violence.

Back in 2022, Giggs resigned as the manager of Wales as he awaited trial after being charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Kate Greville.

In July 2023, the former United and Wales winger was cleared of all charges against him after his former partner declined to give evidence.

Now, it has been claimed that Giggs has landed his first job back in football.

As reported by the Daily Mail, Giggs is working as the director of football at League Two side Salford, a club he co-owns with his former United teammates.

It has been reported that he has held the role since last October when Nicky Butt replaced Gary Neville as the club’s chief executive, with Giggs stepping up to the position of director of football.

Currently, Salford are in 20th in the League Two table after a tough start to the season.

Speaking recently, Butt said: “We are backing Salford City with as much commitment and confidence as ever. We have achieved very special things here but there are major opportunities in front of us and we want to make sure we have the right mix of investment and strategic partners to take advantage of those opportunities.

“We had an original 10-year plan and with strong foundations now in place, it was always the intention to explore options for the next phase. That includes potentially bringing in new partners to help us grow the club and best serve the fans and community.”

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Prior to being named as the Wales manager, Giggs was given the chance to manage United on an interim basis.

The Welshman won two, drew one and lost one during his time in the Old Trafford dugout.

Speaking about his time as Red Devils boss, Giggs said: “It was the one I lost which made me want to manage.

“I wouldn’t say I enjoyed it but I thought, ‘If you don’t perform, you’re out of the team’. It was then I knew that I definitely wanted to be a manager.”