Newcastle United have announced the appointment of TomásAmaral as their new head of first-team recruitment, strengthening the English club's scouting structure. The operation was communicated via an official press release on the club's website, which highlighted Amaral's European experience and his key role in prominent clubs such as Benfica and Spartak Moscow.
Amaral brings with him a long and successful career in scouting and transfer management. Before joining Newcastle, he served as sporting director of Spartak Moscow, where he led transfer operations and player selection. In the past, he worked in scouting for Benfica, contributing significantly to the club's Primeira Liga title win in 2023. The Portuguese has also gained experience in Spain and Portugal, demonstrating an ability to spot emerging talent and plan the squad strategically.
In his new role, Amaral will report directly to sporting director RossWilson. His main task will be to lead the first team's scouting activity, as well as expanding the club's relationships in key markets. In parallel, PaulMidgley, also a newcomer, will lead Academy recruiting and global talent sourcing, reporting to Wilson. Amaral's appointment is part of a wider project to strengthen Newcastle's scouting and recruiting capabilities, with the aim of building a competitive and sustainable squad.
Amaral expressed enthusiasm for his new position: “I am very proud to be joining Newcastle United, a historic club with passionate fans and great ambitions,” he told the club. "From the first conversations with Ross Wilson I understood the vision and direction that the club intends to pursue. I fully share the club's ideas and ambitions and am determined to contribute to its success."
With the arrival of Amaral and Midgley, Newcastle United aims to consolidate its presence in the most important markets and develop a more efficient scouting system. The club is now preparing to exploit the skills acquired by Amaral to identify and integrate new talents into the team, with the aim of consolidating competitiveness in the Premier League and European competitions.