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Newcastle United has revealed plans for a £190 million training ground, signaling a significant investment in their football operations. The club intends to purchase the 260-acre Woolsington Hall estate, located near the city centre and Newcastle International Airport. Upon planning approval, the move is expected to commence by the 2029/30 season, with a formal application anticipated early next year.

The new training facility aims to transform the historic site, preserving its character while enhancing the existing buildings and parkland. Newcastle envisions the estate as a central hub for their first team and academy, potentially expanding to accommodate their women's and girls' teams in the future.

This ambitious project marks a return to a previous idea, as the estate has been tied to Newcastle for over three decades. Former owner Sir John Hall considered it an academy base in 1994, but the plan was never realized. The current ownership is now set to bring the vision to life on a much larger scale.

Newcastle has already invested around £30 million in upgrading their current Benton training ground, which will likely remain operational after the first team relocates. The women's team may also benefit from the new complex. Chief Operating Officer Brad Miller described the Woolsington project as a "homecoming," while Chief Executive David Hopkinson called it a "landmark moment."

The club believes the new training ground will provide a world-class environment for players, coaches, and staff to reach their full potential. Amid this ambitious project, Newcastle is also revamping its squad, which has experienced changes this summer, including the departures of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.