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Bruce leaves role as Newcastle manager following club's £305m takeover by Saudi-led consortium

July 30, 2019 Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce Action Images via Reuters

Steve Bruce has left his position as Newcastle United manager by mutual consent, the Premier League team said in a statement on Wednesday, two weeks after they were taken over by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium.

"#NUFC can confirm that Steve Bruce has left his position as head coach by mutual consent. The club would like to place on record its gratitude to Steve for his contribution and wishes him well for the future."

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