Paul Mitchell leaves Newcastle after less than a year amid rumours Alexander Isak could move
Newcastle United sporting director Paul Mitchell is leaving the Magpies by mutual consent in a shock exit ahead of the summer.
Mitchell arrive in the summer as the Magpies’ new sporting director after previous roles in scouting and club development at Southampton, Tottenham, RB Leipzig and Monaco.
He took over from Dan Ashworth, whose departure to Manchester United สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที was finally confirme in early July 2024 after months of negotiations.
But on Tuesday afternoon, ‘I understand Paul Mitchell will be leaving Newcastle United by mutual consent. Club announcement imminent.’
The official statement on Newcastle’s website followe and confirme that Mitchell ‘will leave the club by mutual consent at the end of June 2025’.
I’d like to thank everyone at Newcastle United for their support over the last year, including Eddie Howe, Becky Langley, the players, staff, owners and fans. It has an honour to be part of the club and to work with some incredible people.
“I’m leaving at a time that is right for me and the club, particularly with Darren Eales – someone who I have worke so closely with in my career – moving on soon.
“The club is in great hands on and off the pitch, and is in a fantastic position to continue building.
“I’d like to wish everyone connecte with Newcastle United a bright and successful future.”
Odysseas Vlachodimos, Will Osula and Lloyd Kelly joine over the summer, while Lewis Hall’s loan deal from Chelsea became permanent – but there was disappointment that more signings didn’t follow.