Mitchell will begin his role as Newcastle United’s sporting director immediately and will have his full focus on helping the club navigate the summer transfer market. The club will already have their plans on who they want to sign this summer, but Mitchell’s appointment will add a new dynamic to their window.
The 42-year-old brings with him a wealth of experience working in not just England, but in Europe and in the Red Bull system - one that is famed for its talent acquisition and development programmes.
Here, we take a look at 14 of Mitchell’s best signings during his time in the Red Bull system, MK Dons, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and AS Monaco:
13. Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig)
Nkunku joined RB Leipzig from PSG in 2019 for around £10m. He was sold to Chelsea in 2023 for £52m. | Getty Images
14. Sadio Mane (Southampton)
Mane was introduced to English football with Southampton where he set the record for the fastest ever Premier League hat-trick. A move to Liverpool followed where he would lift Premier League and Champions League trophies. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images