Summary
Since being taken over by a Saudi-led group, Newcastle United has modernized its facilities and improved team performance. Despite the increased resources, the club still faces challenges, such as missing key player targets and lacking a sporting director. The team has made significant strides, winning a domestic trophy and qualifying for the Champions League in recent seasons.
Key Facts
- Newcastle United was taken over by a Saudi-led group in a £305 million deal.
- The club's facilities have been modernized with new features like hydrotherapy pools and bigger dressing rooms.
- Newcastle United won the Carabao Cup in March, ending a 70-year drought for major domestic trophies.
- The team has qualified for the Champions League in two of the past three seasons.
- Newcastle lost key striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool for a British record £125 million fee.
- The club is currently 15th in the Premier League.
- Newcastle plans to increase revenue from £140 million in 2021 to over £400 million.
- Staff numbers at the club have more than doubled to 550 in recent years.
