Newcastle's new chief executive believes that they can be among the world's best clubs by 2030 and insists such progress does not take as long as many would think

Newcastle will be "in the debate about being the top club in the world " in five years claims their chief executive David Hopkinson.

The Magpies have been upwardly mobile since 2021, when they were taken over by their Saudi owners, who have poured huge sums into the squad. Back then Newcastle were in the relegation zone, but have since claimed the Carabao Cup and qualified for the Champions League twice.

Hopkinson, who moved to St James’ Park from Madison Square Garden Sports in September, admits that success is fully determined by trophies as the club go in search of more silverware.

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