Amanda Staveley’s future lies with Newcastle United.
That’s according to the Times, who state that majority shareholders PIF have reaffirmed her management contract despite senior figures arriving at the club.
They state that she will continue to oversee operations at Newcastle and remain a ‘key part’ of the Magpies’ future.
That’s despite the fact there have been senior arrivals at the club in recent months. Darren Eales begins his role as CEO on Monday. Dan Ashworth has been named Sporting Director. And PIF advisor Majed Al Sorour arrived as a new director.
However, Staveley is set to continue in her role, which must mean she’s doing a good job.
What was previously said about Amanda Staveley’s future at Newcastle
Despite fronting the deal to buy Newcastle, it doesn’t appear that Staveley’s future at St James’ Park was guaranteed.
The Telegraph reported shortly after the takeover that she would front the club ‘short-term’ while PIF got to grips with their new business venture. It was reported that control would then shift to chairman Yasir Al Rumayyan and a new CEO.
But while a new CEO in Eales is about to takeover, Staveley will continue her duties.
She was recently seen at Stamford Bridge alongside husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, having been invited by Chelsea owner Todd Boehly. Transfers were a topic of conversation, with Newcastle interested in multiple players in Thomas Tuchel’s squad.
Elsewhere, the Times state that Staveley played a key role in completing a deal to sign Sven Botman from Lille. That wasn’t an easy transfer given the competition from AC Milan.
But Staveley triumphed, and Newcastle got the defender they craved. He made his first start last weekend against Brighton and looked very impressive.
However, her role at the club will probably change. Not because of being demoted, but because the club have finally appointed the right people. She will be able to spread her workload now that Eales and Ashworth are here.
The Athletic recently claimed that Staveley and Ghodoussi will now dedicate their time to the women’s team, improving the training ground and establishing connections within the city.
Her role may change, but Staveley is going absolutely nowhere.
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