Atlanta United announced today that Darren Eales, who has led Atlanta United since its inception, will be leaving the club to lead Newcastle United of the English Premier League as CEO beginning August 22. He will remain with Atlanta United through August 8. Following are quotes from Arthur M. Blank, Steve Cannon and Darren Eales. The official announcement from Newcastle United is also below.
Arthur M. Blank, Owner and Chairman of the Blank Family of Businesses
“Darren Eales is one of the best hires I’ve made in my career and the strength and success of Atlanta United to date is a credit to him not only as a leader, but as a passionate footballer,” said Arthur M.