Newcastle United have confirmed the departure of managing director, Lee Charnley from the club.
Charnley's 22-year stay at the club came to an end following a handover period with the Magpies' new Saudi-led ownership.
He had been the managing director at the club for the past seven years but following the £305million takeover by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the club's new Board will continue to oversee all operations.
Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley (right with ex-owner Mike Ashley) has left the club
The club confirmed Charnley had left following a handover period with the new owners
The departing managing director had played a key role under former owner Mike Ashley with some influence over transfer activity and he saw 16 managers come and go during his spell at St.