Paul Mitchell is leaving Newcastle at the end of June (Image: Nick Potts)
Paul Mitchell is leaving Newcastle at the end of June (Image: Nick Potts)
NEWCASTLE United sporting director Paul Mitchell is leaving the club next month, just a year after joining the Magpies.
Mitchell will depart by mutual consent at the end of June, with Newcastle saying the sporting director "leaves with the club's best wishes".
Mitchell only joined in July last year, reuniting with chief executive Darren Eales, who he had previously worked with at Tottenham.
Eales was diagnosed with blood cancer last year and will be stepping down from his role in the near future.
And Newcastle will now also be searching for a new sporting director after Mitchell's departure was confirmed.
Mitchell said: "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 been 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 worked 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 connected with Newcastle United a bright and successful future."
The club said in a statement: "Paul leaves with the club’s best wishes and the Board would like to express its sincere thanks to him for his professionalism and diligent service."