Staveley insists he will leave Newcastle on good terms

Amanda Staveley says she is leaving Newcastle United on good terms.

Staveley is stepping down from her role as managing director and selling her shares, along with husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, as part of an ownership restructuring.

Staveley said on Friday: “Newcastle United is such a special and unique club and being part owner of Newcastle United has been an honour.

“Mehrdad and I love being part of this club and community and are extremely proud of the progress Newcastle United has made in recent years.

“Our ambition has always been aligned with the brilliant fans of this club: to create consistently successful teams that regularly compete for major trophies and generate pride around the world.

“We are grateful to have played our part in preparing the club for even greater success in the future. We will remain fans for life.”

Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan said: “Amanda and Mehrdad will always have our immense thanks and best wishes as they move on to focus on their other business interests.

“We have achieved so much together since 2021, including winning the Champions League in our first full season as stewards of this incredible club.

“The ownership group, together with CEO Darren Eales and the club’s executive team, will continue to build on these foundations for sustainable, long-term success for the team and our incredible fans, and we are excited about the future prospects for Newcastle United.”