Newcastle United's sporting director Paul Mitchell
Newcastle United's sporting director Paul Mitchell
Newcastle United have parted company with Paul Mitchell ahead of the summer window.
The Magpies have announced that the former Monaco supremo will leave by “mutual consent”.
A Newcastle statement read: Paul Mitchell, Newcastle United’s Sporting Director, will leave the club by mutual consent at the end of June 2025.
“Paul joined the club in July 2024, reuniting him with Magpies CEO Darren Eales, who had previously recruited Paul to Tottenham Hotspur in 2014.
“Due to health reasons, Darren will be stepping down as CEO in the near future.
“During Paul’s tenure as Sporting Director, the club won its first major domestic trophy in 70 years by lifting the Carabao Cup in March 2025 and has secured Champions League football for the 2025/26 campaign.
Paul 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.
United added: “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.”
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