Newcastle United part owner Mehrad Ghoudoussi has welcomed the club's new chief executive officer Darren Eales to the club, comparing his appointment to building solid foundations at the club.
The Magpies moved to appoint the former Atlanta United president to the senior role at St James' Park on Friday night, with the 49-year-old set to work alongside sporting director Dan Ashworth.
While a lot of the focus has been on new additions to the playing squad, the new United owners have been keen to get the hierarchy behind the scenes right, and Eales' appointment is seen as a major step forward in achieving their goals.