Paul Mitchell (footballer, born 1981)

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Paul Alexander Mitchell (born 26 August 1981) is an English football director and former professional player. He was most recently the sporting director for Premier League club Newcastle United from 2024 to 2025. As a player, Mitchell began playing with the youth teams of Manchester City and Wigan Athletic, making his senior debut with the latter. He also played for Halifax Town, Swindon Town and Milton Keynes Dons on loan, whom he later joined permanently. Mitchell also had loan spells with Wrexham and Barnet before injuries forced an early retirement at the age of 27. Mitchell has worked with Milton Keynes Dons, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and RB Leipzig on player recruitment and Monaco on sporting director.

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