Fabian Schar has opened up on the 'most beautiful' season of his career after helping Newcastle United to qualify for the Champions League. The Switzerland international lavished Eddie Howe with praise while also hailing the club's investment and transfer strategy since the takeover in October 2021.
Schar arrived at St James' Park in the summer of 2018, and initially shone in a back three in Rafa Benitez's final season on Tyneside. However, the defender later struggled to convince Steve Bruce, and was frozen out in the former head coach's final months in charge ahead of Howe's appointment.
Schar had looked set to leave last summer as a free agent, but was convinced to sign a new two-year deal after being viewed as a key player in the new setup. The 31-year-old has remained a constant while partnering the likes of Sven Botman, Dan Burn or Jamaal Lascelles, and was keen to highlight Howe's impact while discussing his 'best' ever season.
