Full transcript as Staveley speaks on Bruce future after Newcastle takeover

Amanda Staveley has said she is "very supportive" of Steve Bruce but insists no decision has been made on the Newcastle United manager's future following the takeover.

Newcastle's £300m takeover was finally completed on Thursday after months of uncertainty as to whether it go through.

The Premier League approved the takeover after receiving "legally binding assurances" that the Saudi state would not control the club.

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) - which is seen as separate to the state - will provide 80% of the funds, while Mike Ashley's 14-year spell as owner is now officially over.

The deal had been abandoned in 2020 when the takeover group were unable to provide evidence which showed they were separate to the Saudi state.

No decision has been made on Steve Bruce's future ( Image:

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The deal suffered another setback recently following a piracy dispute between Saudi Arabia and its Premier League broadcaster beIN Sports, but the case was settled earlier in the week.

And Staveley has revealed that the new owners have already spoken with Bruce about the takeover and they are set to have a formal conversation with the Newcastle boss in the coming days.

"I did speak to the manager, said hello and introduced ourselves," Staveley told Sky Sports News. "We look forward to speaking to him over the next few days.

"There's an international break now, everyone is just relieved at getting some rest before the Tottenham game.

"We're very supportive of Steve, we've spoken to him and what we won't do is talk about him or players, we're going to do a review of football operations, commercial side of the club, we'll come back and make some decisions.

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Amanda Staveley spoke to Sky Sports following the completion of the takeover ( Image:

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"I'm not able to talk about anything as to players or managers at this stage."

Here's a full transcript of everything Staveley said to Sky Sports News on Thursday:

First interaction with the club

"We've taken time to get here. The first game I came to was Liverpool vs Newcastle. It took me half an hour and I was in love with the city, the club and the amazing fans.

"Today has been extraordinary."

On the fans

"First of all we'd like to thank the incredible fans, we wouldn't be here without them. We want to be great custodians of this club., We take our role seriously, We don't want to over-promise.

"I've seen people coming in and saying they're going to do... but we want to invest in this club at every level.

"This club is at the heart of the community.

"It's so touching to be able to talk about this openly.

"I'd like to thank the Premier League and Mike for getting us there."

Jubilant Newcastle fans gathered to celebrate the news ( Image:

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On the Premier League

"We're proud to be part of the Premier League. It's an incredibly competitive league which we love, Premier League football is the best in the world.

"Newcastle United is the best team in the world, we want to win trophies, top of the Premier League and in Europe. But trophies need investment, time, we want people to work with us to get to where the club needs to be."

On player signings

"Obviously we've just come here, we've got a great squad, we're really proud, I had a great chat with Jamal, we're really excited about strengthening the squad.

"We have to work with FFP and make sure this is done over a long term.

"You can be assured we want to invest at every level.

"We want to get the best squad we possibly can.

"Everyone talks about big names, but actually what you need is a team that works together, that's just as important."

Club's current position

"Relegation is a real big issue at the moment, performances could do with some improvement. "But we've got a great squad. This squad shouldn't be in 19th position, it shouldn't.

"With some fair wind and hard work, we'll get there.

"What I can say about PCP is that I have brave and patient investors alongside me, you have to be patient to take on this challenge. They know how important the club is to this community.

"I was brought up locally, not in Newcastle but I'm a Yorkshire girl so I'm here quite a lot anyway. "I have a business in the Middle East, but we will be here all the time."

On beIN breakthrough

"I think, the Premier League have made clear their statement today, they've issued a statement and it's clear that the issue was about control. The issue around control has been closed, we're moving forward.

"We're delighted with other announcements, but I wasn't aware of the beIN announcement when it came out."

Amanda Staveley met with Newcastle fans immediately after the club's takeover was announced ( Image:

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Human rights

"Well, the consortium lead partner is PIF, it's an autonomous commercially driven investment fund, it's a great partner, I'm very honoured to work with them. They've been patient, they're great partners.

"I knew there was only one partner for Newcastle, you needed someone with patient capital, who can be there on good days and sometimes when the rain falls.

"I do hear... we want all fans to talk to us. Anyone with any issues, come and talk to us and we'll tell them our plans and introduce them to the PIF team."

First steps

"Tonight I'm going to sleep, I haven't slept for a long time. I might have a little drink as well.

"I'll speak to my son, he's only 6 but he got into his school team at 6, so he'll be proud of me and I'm proud of him."

Long-term goal

"We want Newcastle to be top of the Premier League, and we want to get there. It'll take time, but it'll get there."