The Newcastle acquisition became a topic for a number of Premier League managers before this weekend’s round. Jürgen Klopp has no doubt that the club’s new owners will succeed.
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During the national team break, Newcastle was sold to the investment fund PIF, which is controlled by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Many have criticized the Premier League for approving the takeover.
Critics accuse Saudi Arabia of “sports laundering” and using the sport to divert attention from the country’s violation of fundamental rights.
– There is no doubt about the issue of human rights in Saudi Arabia. I can not answer how this (acquisition) could happen despite all the worries, Klopp said Friday’s press conference.
This is how the supporters celebrated the acquisition.
Liverpool’s manager is confident that Newcastle will achieve success. The club from the North East of England has not won a title of importance since 1955 (FA Cup).
– If we only talk about football in the long term, we must be able to say that they will be a superpower, says the German and continues:
– Money can not buy you everything immediately, but it can happen over time. They want enough money to make some mistakes along the way, but then make the right decisions that will take them where they want to be.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær was surprised when he heard about the Newcastle sale.
– I did not think it would happen, but now it has happened. It will change the landscape. I do not know the plans of the new owners. In the long term, it will be exciting to see what happens, Solskjær said before Saturday’s away match against Leicester.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel understands that the Newcastle acquisition is provoking reactions.
– It is normal for people to be worried, but we trust the Premier League. They have accepted it, and they have the authority in this matter. It seems that we have a new competitor for titles and top places, Tuchel said on Friday.
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