This archive report was first published on 17 July 2019.
On July 17, 2019, Newcastle United announced the appointment of Steve Bruce as their new manager, signing a three-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2022.
Bruce, a boyhood fan of the club, takes over at Newcastle after a successful three-year spell under Rafael Benitez came to an end following the expiry of his contract on June 30.
He becomes the tenth side of Bruce's managerial career, which includes a stint at bitter rivals Sunderland.
"I'm delighted and incredibly proud to be appointed as head coach of Newcastle United," Bruce said. "This is my boyhood club and it was my dad's club, so this is a very special moment for me and my family."
Lee Charnley, managing director at Newcastle United, added: "Steve has a deep affection for Newcastle United and we are very pleased that a coach with his vast experience and connections to the club and city has joined us."
However, the appointment has been met with controversy, with Sheffield Wednesday threatening legal action over the recruitment of former staff members Steve Agnew and Steve Clemence.
Bruce will travel to China to take charge in Newcastle's pre-season tour and is likely to meet his new squad following the Magpies' encounter against Wolves in their first game of the Premier League Asia trophy.
