Salford City faced significant financial challenges before a new ownership group stepped in to secure the club's future. David Beckham and Gary Neville revealed that the club was in 'serious trouble' prior to the buyout, which raised between $30-40 million to stabilize operations. The departure of majority shareholder Peter Lim in 2024 and losses totaling £22.5 million over seven years left the club's future uncertain. Beckham and Neville, both former Manchester United stars, formed a consortium with businessmen Declan Kelly and Lord Mervyn Davies to address the crisis. Their efforts culminated in a successful acquisition that was confirmed in May. The new ownership group now includes 23 investors and high-profile partners like AIG and Coca-Cola. Following the buyout, Salford City aims to reach the Championship within five years while also enhancing their women's setup and community initiatives. The club's head coach, Karl Robinson, has led the team to five wins in their first eight games, placing Salford third in League Two, just two points behind leaders Swindon Town. Beckham expressed his commitment to the club, emphasizing the importance of its values and the need to protect its legacy.