They always wanted this day to come, though not quite on these terms. When Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund took over Newcastle in October 2021 and a world of new possibilities opened up, the ultimate dream was clear.
The statement that Mike Ashley had officially gone was still ringing in the ears and the synapses of geordie fans when the first mock-ups of Kylian Mbappé in the black-and-white stripes started popping up on the social networks. Mostly with a wry smile, but it was an indication of the fact that finally, Newcastle’s fans had the right to dream.
