‘It is a great honour to become head coach of a club with
the stature and history of Newcastle United. It is a very proud day for me and
my family.
‘This is a wonderful opportunity, but there is also a lot of
work ahead of us and I am eager to get onto the training ground to start
working with the players.
I would like to thank the club’s owners for this opportunity
and thank the club’s supporters for the incredible welcome they have already
given me. I am very excited to begin our journey together.”
‘Newcastle United co-owner, Amanda Staveley said: “We have
been incredibly impressed by Eddie through what has been a rigorous recruitment
process.
‘As well as his obvious achievements with AFC Bournemouth,
where he had a transformational impact, he is a passionate and dynamic coach
who has clear ideas about taking this team and club forward.
‘He is a great fit for what we are trying to build here. We
are delighted to welcome Eddie and his staff to St. James’ Park and very much
look forward to working together towards our collective ambitions.’