David Beckham uses clever tactic to help out club he co-owns with Man Utd stars
Salford City completed the signing of Ethan Ingram from West Ham on a season-long loan on September 1 but the move was helped by David Beckham’s football agency
Ingram, 20, joined the Ammies from West Brom on a season-long loan as Neil Wood added another member to his squad after a mixed start to the season. He made his senior debut for the Baggies against Arsenal in August 2021 but has made just one first-team appearance since, playing mostly for the club’s Under 23s.
Now, Ingram has been sent out on loan and his move to Salford was assisted by the fact he is represented by Beckham’s agency, Footwork. Beckham co-owns Salford alongside a number of former Manchester United teammates – including Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt.
Ingram is one of several professional players part of Footwork – an agency which Beckham started up with close pal Dave Gardner and ex-PR chief Nicola Howson. Alongside this and his role at Salford, Beckham is also the current president and co-owner of Inter Miami.
He has helped transform them into an MLS side and they now have Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba at their disposal. After a tough start to the season, Beckham’s Miami are unbeaten in 12 matches and secured a 3-2 win over Sporting KC over the weekend despite the absence of Messi.
As for Salford’s Ingram, he has represented England at Under-17, 18 and 20 and will be looking to help transform the Ammies’ fortunes around. Salford have won just two of their opening seven League Two matches. Wood’s side sit down in 19th on seven points following their 2-1 defeat against Walsall on Saturday.
