Newcastle United have appointed Ross Wilson as sporting director after triggering his Nottingham Forest release clause.
Wilson, formerly of Southampton and Rangers, fills the role vacated by Paul Mitchell at the end of last season after being identified by the Newcastle board as the right candidate to lead the club’s recruitment and sporting strategy.
The 41-year-old departs his role as Forest’s chief football officer after two and a half years at the City Ground. Both clubs say the “terms of his release will remain confidential”.
Head coach Eddie Howe is said to be excited about the prospect of working with Wilson, who is seen as someone who can continue to grow the club off the pitch and ensure Newcastle can compete in every way possible.
At the clubs Wilson has led, he has helped to build structures, put new procedures in place that directly benefit the football side of the business, and implement a clear, aligned strategy moving forward.
Head coach Eddie Howe is said to be excited about the prospect of working with Wilson, who is seen as someone who can continue to grow the club off the pitch and ensure Newcastle can compete in every way possible.
At the clubs Wilson has led, he has helped to build structures, put new procedures in place that directly benefit the football side of the business, and implement a clear, aligned strategy moving forward.
