A group led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund acquired the English Premier League club Newcastle United on Thursday, ending Mike Ashley's 14-year ownership of the club.

The investment group also includes (BCB Capital Partners) and (RB Sports and Media).

An investment group led by the Public Investment Fund, which also includes PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media (the "Investment Group"), has completed a 100% acquisition of Newcastle United @NUFC pic.twitter.com/xn8L0IduNQ

— Public Investment Fund (@PIFSaudi) October 7, 2021

Here are some reactions:

Alan Shearer, former Newcastle and England striker

We can dream again.

Yesssssssss.

We can dare to hope again 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🙋🏼 ♂️⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️ #NUFC

— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) October 7, 2021

Michael Owen, former Newcastle and England striker

It's good news for everyone associated with the club, the new ownership is exactly what the club needs;

Feelings of optimism have been renewed and it may be a turning point in the club's career.

Such good news for everyone associated with @NUFC.

New ownership is exactly what the club needed.

Renewed optimism, it could be a game changer for the club.

— michael owen (@themichaelowen) October 7, 2021

Isaac Hayden, Newcastle midfielder

It's a great moment for the club and the city of Newcastle, and I invite the Newcastle fans to enjoy as much as possible.

Jamal Lascelles, captain of Newcastle

An eventful day!

The end of an era and the beginning of another.

It is always an honor to be captain of this special club, and I hope that now we can all be united.

Fun times ahead, let's go back to where this club should be.

An eventful day!

The end of one era and the start of another.

It's always an honor to captain this special club and I hope that we can all now be United.

Exciting times ahead, let's get us back to where this club should be ⚫️⚪️@NUFC ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pgKUHDv2PS

— Jamaal Lascelles (@Lascelles16) October 7, 2021

Shay Given, former Newcastle goalkeeper

The fans waited a long time but in the end they got what they deserved;

The new owners want to move the club to the position it deserves and have the ambition to compete with the big teams, the club has a bright future ahead.