- Bruce quit Sheffield Wednesday to take job
- Former Sunderland manager is a Newcastle fan
Steve Bruce has been confirmed as the manager of Newcastle United, replacing Rafael Benítez. The 58-year-old quit Sheffield Wednesday on Monday to take his first Premier League job since 2015.
Bruce’s appointment on a three-year contract was announced after Newcastle agreed compensation with Wednesday, where he was appointed on a rolling one-year contract in January. His previous jobs include spells at Hull and Aston Villa.
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