British media share jubilant Newcastle United fans鈥� celebration of club鈥檚 Saudi takeover

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Newcastle United supporters pose with 鈥渟old鈥� placards as they celebrate the sale of the club outside the club's stadium at St James' Park on October 8, 2021. (AFP)
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  • The purchase has enabled Newcastle to join the ranks of Europe鈥檚 super-clubs
  • Fans have been celebrating the buyout news online and offline

DUBAI: The British media and football fans have been sharing celebratory online videos and tweets over the takeover of English Premier League club Newcastle United by a consortium led by 抖阴短视频鈥檚 sovereign wealth fund.

Following months of negotiations, the Saudi Public Investment Fund, along with financial entrepreneur Amanda Staveley and billionaire investors the Reuben brothers, sealed a 拢300 million ($410 million) deal with Mike Ashley, the club鈥檚 owner.

The purchase has enabled Newcastle to join the ranks of Europe鈥檚 super-clubs, including Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, which have the backing of wealthy and committed owners.

Fans were on Friday celebrating the buyout news online and offline. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topics: Newcastleunited Newcastle United Newcastle United Takeover Newcastle United Acquisition Premier league football soccer 抖阴短视频 Amanda Staveley Public Investment Fund (PIF)