In an incredible development, Newcastle United confirmed that sports director Paul Mitchell would leave the club at the end of June 2025, and concluded a tenure of less than a year.
Mitchell’s exit, explained by mutual consent, coincides with the imminent departure of CEO Darren Yales, who has resigned for health reasons.
In a statement, Mitchell expressed his gratitude as reported by the Guardian.
“We would like to thank everyone at Newcastle United for their support last year, including Eddie Howe, Becky Langley, players, staff, owners and fans.
“It was an honor to be part of the club and work with incredible people.
“I will be leaving at the right time for me and the club, especially with Darren Eels (someone who worked very closely in my career), and the club is in a great position to continue the building, playing the pitch.
This departure presents Mitchell’s tenure conclusions as a key figure in Newcastle’s off-pitch restructuring and recruitment strategies.
His impact was seen behind the scenes as Newcastle sought to build sustainable, advanced infrastructure aimed at consistently competing in the Premier League and Europe.
Newcastle United are working on finding a successor
Mitchell, who previously won praise for his work with clubs such as Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Monaco, has arrived in Newcastle with a reputation for identifying elite talent and building long-term football projects.
His exit raises questions about who will replace him and how the club is planning to maintain that momentum in a post-season rebuild.
With the season intensively finished and aiming to reaffirm itself as a top four contender, Newcastle United will begin the process of finding a successor who can continue the club’s ambitious trajectory.
As far as departures go, Callum Wilson is reportedly planning to leave the Magpie this summer.
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