Newcastle United news: Stefan Borson makes ‘£1bn+’ claim after PIF investment
Newcastle United are likely to be valued at more than £1billion following the significant investment from their owners since the takeover in 2021.
That is the view of finance expert Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider the total investment in the north-east giants from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the rest of the shareholders is about £550million.
PIF bought Newcastle alongside the Reuben Brothers and PCP Capital Partners three years ago in a £305million deal that brought to an end Mike Ashley’s 14-year spell in charge.
Eddie Howe’s side have since gone on to compete in the Champions League and finished seventh in the Premier League last season.
Bloomberg reported on 29 July the Tyneside club’s valuation has now soared to £1billion after PIF recently increased its stake by buying Amanda Staveley’s shares.
Newcastle United owners have pumped more than £550m into club
Borson believes Newcastle could now be worth even more than that figure after the progress they have made since the Saudi-led takeover three years ago.
He told Football Insider: “They have put in about £250million from memory, so the total investment from PIF and the rest of the shareholders is probably something like £550million anyway.
“Since they took over the club, it has qualified for the Champions League and generated some IP value in terms of the way they have done things from a commercial perspective.
“I think there has been some significant movement, so overall it’s not a surprise that the valuation is now £1billion.
“It’s probably a bit more to be honest. They paid a good price for it.”
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