Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Dan Ashworth as the club’s new sporting director. The former FA supremo left the Brighton & Hove Albion in February but United can now get down to work with Ashworth after weeks of waiting with the two clubs having finally agreed compensation.
A United statement read: “ Newcastle United are delighted to announce that Dan Ashworth will become the club’s sporting director after an agreement was reached with Brighton & Hove Albion to release him from his current contractual obligations with immediate effect.
"The terms of this agreement will remain confidential between the clubs and are subject to Premier League approval. Newcastle United will issue further information following the relevant approval process."