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Premier League: Bournemouth appoints Matt Ritchie as technical director after retirement
Jun 8, 2026
Sportstar

Premier League: Bournemouth appoints Matt Ritchie as technical director after retirement

Bournemouth appointed Matt Ritchie as technical director after his retirement from football. The 36-year-old said, "AFC Bournemouth has always meant a huge amount to me." He made 142 appearances for the club, scoring 31 goals. This new role follows his playing career ending early with Reading.