Earlier this week, we revealed why Martin Mark could prove to be one of the best summer arrivals of the summer at Newcastle United.
Today, his move to Newcastle United has finally been announced, with a club statement confirming that the 31-year-old has been appointed as a new first-team set-piece coach.
The Dane arrives from FC Midtjylland and will work alongside Eddie Howe and Jason Tindall ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
Midtjylland scored an impressive 61 goals from set pieces between 2022 and 2024, picking up the Danish Superliga title along the way.
Mark also has experience with one of Europe’s top set piece experts, revealing in a previous interview that he advised Arsenal’s Nicolas Jover during his brief visit to the Danish giants a few years ago.
The club’s official statement reads: ‘Newcastle United can announce the appointment of Martin Mark as first team set-piece coach.
‘Martin joins the Magpies from FC Midtjylland in his native Denmark, where he spent three-and-a-half years in a similar role.
‘The 31-year-old implemented an innovative set-piece strategy that has yielded impressive results under head coach Thomas Thomasberg.
‘FC Midtjylland won the 2023/24 Danish Superliga title and finished top of the regular season table once again in 2024/25, with 27 of their 64 league goals scored from set pieces during the most recent campaign.
‘The Danish side also reached the UEFA Europa League knock-out stages last season.
‘Martin, who also previously coached FC Midtjylland and Aalborg BK at youth level, will now link up with Eddie Howe and his coaching team in time for the Magpies’ first pre-season friendly away to Celtic on Saturday 19th July.’
Welcome to Tyneside, Martin!