Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has revealed he felt humbled when he went to the home of chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan.
Everyone on their tour of Saudi Arabia, including the squad and co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi were present on Monday night for the event.
Asked about the matter during the trip, Howe told reporters in Riyadh: “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 open, 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."
Talking about the Toon chairman's speech, Howe added: “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."
