NEWCASTLE United have appointed Darren Eales as the club’s new Chief Operating Officer.
Eales comes to Tyneside from MLS side Atlanta United where he has been president and Chief Executive since the club’s inception in 2014.
He will working alongside newly appointed technical director Dan Ashworth. The pair also worked together at West Brom from 2006 to 2010.
The move continues Newcastle’s sweeping overhaul of key staff at the club since the Saudi led takeover last October.
Eales said: "Newcastle United is both a giant of a club, and the heartbeat of its community. Every time I have visited St. James' Park, I've been overwhelmed by the passion of the fans.
"This is a club with an amazingly rich heritage, and I am delighted to be joining for this new chapter in its long history.
"I am grateful for the opportunity, and look forward to working with the rest of the team to help this storied club fulfil its potential."
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