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Saudi Arabian owners' desire for Newcastle 'unchanged'

BBC News · May 1, 2026, 10:35 AM

Key takeaways

  • Yasir Al-Rumayyan became Newcastle United chairman in 2021
  • Newcastle United reporter Published24 minutes ago Head coach Eddie Howe says the desire of Newcastle United's owners to get to the top remains "unchanged" after meeting with them this week.
  • Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), and minority owner Jamie Reuben are among those who have flown in for a two-day annual summit at Matfen Hall in Northumberland.

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Yasir Al-Rumayyan became Newcastle United chairman in 2021

Newcastle United reporter Published24 minutes ago Head coach Eddie Howe says the desire of Newcastle United's owners to get to the top remains "unchanged" after meeting with them this week.

Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), and minority owner Jamie Reuben are among those who have flown in for a two-day annual summit at Matfen Hall in Northumberland.

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