Newcastle split from manager Bruce following the Saudi takeover

LONDON: Newcastle United, the English Premier League football team, announced Wednesday in a statement that coach Steve Bruce had left his position by mutual agreement, two weeks after an investment group led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund took over the club. “Newcastle United can confirm that Steve Bruce has left his position by mutual agreement,” the statement added. The club extends his sincere thanks and gratitude to Steve for his efforts with the club and wishes him all the best for the future. ”Bruce had said soon after the Saudi takeover that he would fully understand the new owners’ decision if they wanted to change it. club allowed him to lead the squad against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to celebrate his 1,000th game in his coaching career. “I thank all the Newcastle United officials for giving me the opportunity to lead this great club”Bruce said in a note. “I would like to thank the technical support staff, the players and the staff for their sincere efforts. There have been successes and failures, but they have done their best especially in difficult times and they should be proud of their efforts ”. Newcastle have said assistant manager Graeme Jones will temporarily lead the team from Saturday’s game against Crystal Palace. And Sky Sports reported that former Roma manager Paulo Fonseca, whom Tottenham wanted to sign early in questyear, he is among the best candidates to replace Bruce at Newcastle. Newcastle’s 3-2 defeat at St James’s Park to Tottenham in front of the scoreboard spoiled Saudi takeover celebrations and fans have called for Bruce’s sack after Newcastle suffered their fifth defeat in championship of the season. 60-year-old Bruce, who took over in July 2019, was targeted after a poor start to the season that saw Newcastle finish penultimate in championship without a win after eight games. (Reuters)

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