Phil Neville has been confirmed as the new head coach of David Beckham’s MLS franchise Inter Miami on a two-year deal.
The US club confirmed Neville’s appointment on Monday with co-owner David Beckham hailing his former Manchester United and England team-mates as a ‘natural leader’.
Neville, 43, left his role as England Women head coach before the announcement, having previously announced he would leave in the summer before Sarina Wiegman takes over.
Neville said: ‘I am incredibly delighted for this opportunity to coach Inter Miami and to work with Chris and the entire ownership group.
‘This is a very young club with a lot of promise and upside, and I am committed to challenging myself, my players and everyone around me to grow and build a competitive soccer culture we can all be proud of.’
‘This fantastic soccer-loving market deserves consistent performances and a winning mentality, and I look forward to getting to work.’
Beckham said: ‘I have known Phil since we were both teenagers at the Manchester United Academy.
‘We share a footballing DNA having been trained by some of the best leaders in the game, and it’s those values that I have always wanted running through our club.
‘Phil has deep experience in football, as a player and as a coach at both club and international level, and over his career he has worked with many of the finest managers and players in the game.
‘I know his qualities as a person, his decency, loyalty and honesty – and his incredible energy and work ethic. Anyone who has played or worked with Phil knows he is a natural leader, and I believe now is the right time for him to join.’
