This is what Yasir Al-Rumayyan said to Newcastle United players during home invite

Yasir Al-Rumayyan has outlined his ambitions for Newcastle United following their strong start to the Premier League campaign.

Eddie Howe’s side entered the World Cup break third in the top-flight table after claiming 30 points from their opening 15 games, which includes just one defeat and holding the joint-best defensive record.

That said, preparations for the restart are already underway, with the Magpies visiting Saudi Arabia for a warm-weather training camp this week.

On Monday, Howe and his staff and players were invited into the PIF governor’s home, who addressed the squad,

The message? “Well done, but we want more, we’re very ambitious,” Howe revealed.

Reflecting on the invite, Howe said:“Really, really special moment for the chairman to welcome us to his home. It wasn’t underestimated by us, it was a really nice gesture. It’s not every day that you have that invitation, so we were humbled to accept it.

“He was really, really good with us, communicated his thoughts on and visions on the future. I really enjoyed spending time with him and his family. He was very welcoming and option, and I’m sure the players feel the same way.

“He was very good with them. He interacts and talks with them in a really good way.”

Asked what Al-Rumayyan said, Howe said: “I think he’s very much for the team. He wants to acknowledge that and bring everyone together. He speaks really well and honestly, and I’m sure the players appreciated his words.

“It was ‘well done, but we want more, we’re very ambitious’. I think that’s what the players want to hear.”

Pressed on Al-Rumayyan’s vision, Howe replied: “We didn’t go too far into the future, just to continue to work as hard as you are, and stick together as a team.

“ He’s been really pleased watching the team, how it’s fought for everything. They were team messages, but very effective messages.

“I think it was an acknowledgement from him to the staff as well. I think it was just nice for everyone to share that moment.”