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Newcastle’s Saudi owners signal commitment to club by agreeing to $260 training-ground purchase
The 260-acre project is subject to planning permission and is intended to give the men’s first team a new base by the 2029-30 season.
- On Thursday, Newcastle United confirmed a £190 million deal to acquire the 260-acre Woolsington Hall estate and build a 'world-class' training complex near the city's airport.
- Sir John Hall originally purchased the site in 1994 as a potential academy venue, and Newcastle now fulfills his vision by transforming the derelict listed country house and parkland.
- Newcastle CEO David Hopkinson hailed the deal as a 'landmark moment,' stating the project will create a 'world-class' environment for players, coaches, and staff while preserving historic structures.
- Financed by the Public Investment Fund and RB Sports and Media, the project signals long-term commitment despite recent high-profile player sales and efforts to comply with financial regulations.
- Formal planning applications are expected in early 2027, with the men's first team targeting relocation by the 2029-30 season and flexibility included for bespoke women's and girls' facilities.
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WellandTribune.caNewcastle’s Saudi owners signal commitment to club by agreeing to $260M training-ground purchase
Newcastle is investing $260 million in a training complex that will be ready to use from the 2029-30 season, a signal that its Saudi owners are still committed to the
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Newcastle's Saudi owners signal commitment to club by agreeing to $260 training-ground purchase
Newcastle is investing $260 million in a training complex that will be ready to use from the 2029-30 season, a signal that its Saudi owners are still committed to the club after a raft of high-profile player sales over the past year.
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Newcastle's Saudi owners signal commitment to club by agreeing to $260M training-ground purchase
Newcastle is investing $260 million in a training complex that will be ready to use from the 2029-30 season in a signal that its Saudi owners are still committed to the club after a raft of high-profile player sales over the past year.
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