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Newcastle United Announce New Technical Director as Statement Issued - 'Excited'

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND, JUL 21 – Sudarshan Gopaladesikan will lead Newcastle United's football data operations to enhance recruitment and performance analysis, advancing the club's sporting modernization efforts.

  • On July 22, 2025, Newcastle United named Sudarshan Gopaladesikan as their technical director responsible for leading football data activities at St. James' Park.
  • Gopaladesikan joined Newcastle after spending three years at Atalanta as head of football intelligence, a period during which the club won the 2024 Europa League and consistently finished among the top five teams in Serie A.
  • He will lead the implementation of data-informed strategies across the men’s, women’s, and academy teams, collaborating extensively with Eddie Howe, the coaching staff, and departments such as performance, medical, analysis, and recruitment.
  • Gopaladesikan expressed his enthusiasm about taking on the role of technical director at Newcastle United and looks forward to contributing towards enhancing the Magpies' competitive strength.
  • His arrival signals Newcastle's intent to modernize football operations, with further key appointments expected this summer amid a broader sporting restructure following Paul Mitchell's departure in June.
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Chronicle Live broke the news in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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