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FORMER Manchester United star Chris Casper is set to leave Salford City for a new role elsewhere.

Casper, 49, has been Salford's director of football development since 2017, having reunited with former 'Class of 92' team-mates Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt.

Chris Casper is set to leave Salford for a new club
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Chris Casper is set to leave Salford for a new clubCredit: Getty
Casper is a member of Man Utd's iconic Class of 92
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Casper is a member of Man Utd's iconic Class of 92Credit: Alamy

He was appointed to help deliver their huge ambitions - the main one of which was to eventually reach the Premier League.

At the time, Salford were competing in the National League North.

And, two promotions later, they are now members of the English Football League.

The Ammies currently sit 16th in the League Two table.

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But things are set to change at the club in the near future, with key man Casper moving on to pastures new.

claims he is set to leave Salford for a new role at a club further up the football pyramid.

His new club is yet to be named.

Salford's director of finance Jonathan Jackson is expected to take over at Moor Lane.

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Casper joined Man Utd's academy in 1991 and made his senior debut three years later.

However, he was limited to just seven appearances after signing his first professional deal.

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The defender was loaned out to Bournemouth and Swindon Town before eventually joining Reading in 1998.

But he was forced to retire aged just 26 in 2000 after suffering a career-ending injury.

Casper sustained a double leg fracture following a challenge from Cardiff's Richard Carpenter.

He later received undisclosed compensation in an out-of-court settlement with Carpenter.

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