Newcastle losing another sporting director as Mitchell to step down
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Mitchell took the position only last July following the departure of Newcastle's previous sporting director, Dan Ashworth, to Manchester United.
Mitchell was leaving 'due to health reasons' and his departure was 'by mutual consent,' Saudi-backed Newcastle said on Tuesday.
There were reports of tension between Mitchell and Newcastle manager Eddie Howe at the start of this season.
Newcastle won the English League Cup in March for their first major domestic trophy in 70 years, and finished in fifth place in the Premier League to qualify for next season's Champions League.
'The club are in great hands on and off the pitch,' Mitchell said, 'and are in a fantastic position to continue building.
'I'd like to wish everyone connected with Newcastle United a bright and successful future.'
Mitchell previously worked for Tottenham, Leipzig and Monaco.
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