Atlanta United have paid tribute to Darren Eales as they prepare for the departure of their long-term president. The MLS boss was announced as Newcastle United's new chief executive office on Friday evening after their 3-0 win over 1860 Munich.
Eales has led Atlanta since the club's inception back in 2014 and will remain with the US side until August 8. His role on Tyneside will begin on August 22, one day after Manchester City visit St. James' Park.
Atalanta bigwigs and colleagues of Eales heaped praise on the Magpies' newest appointment on Friday, as they admitted he was ready to return home to the UK and undertake this huge opportunity.