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Steve Nickson will depart Newcastle, leaving recruitment legacy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:01 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Steve Nickson will depart Newcastle, leaving recruitment legacy

Summary

Steve Nickson, head of recruitment at Newcastle United, is set to leave the club. He played a crucial role in major transfers, including the signings of Miguel Almiron and Bruno Guimaraes. His tenure spanned the club's recent takeover, where he remained a key figure amid organizational changes. Nickson's next role may involve greater responsibilities in the Championship. He leaves behind a recruitment team led by sporting director Ross Wilson.

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By the Numbers

•Nickson helped sign players like Joelinton and Allan Saint-Maximin.
•He remained after the club's takeover while others departed.
•His future role may be in the Championship with more responsibility.
•Ross Wilson will oversee recruitment efforts moving forward.

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10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Nickson will leave transfer legacy at Newcastle

What they're saying

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Steve Nickson may have operated in the shadows, but the departing head of recruitment's legacy at Newcastle United is undoubted. It was Nickson who was heavily involved when Newcastle broke their transfer record to sign Miguel Almiron in 2019. Nickson helped convince Ayoze Perez to join Newcastle ahead of Porto in 2014.
— Yahoo Sports

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