Victor Orta hopes Newcastle United end their trophy drought this season - and the Sevilla sporting director also wants to draw the Magpies in the Champions League to 'taste the best champagne in England'.
Orta, who is little more than a week into his new role with the Europa League winners, following spells at Leeds United and Middlesbrough, appeared at the Sports Data Forum conference alongside Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth this week. The pair were among those who took part in a discussion on data analysis before Orta revealed his Newcastle 'wishes' in his closing remarks.
Whether it is in the group stages or, potentially, even the knockout stages, Orta has his own particular reason for wanting to come up against Newcastle after previously enjoying the hospitality on offer at St James' Park.
