Newcastle United defender Emil Krafth has signed a one-year extension at St James' Park.
The Sweden international provides quality competition for Kieran Trippier and enjoyed a good end to last season when covering for the England star. Krafth deal was struck during the team's stay in Portugal.
Krafth is now contracted until 2024 and is delighted with the new arrangement. The defender told the club's TV channel: "I'm very, very happy to extend my contract here - me and my family love to live here - and continue with the journey we started with the club. I'm really looking forward to the future at the club."
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And Eddie Howe was also pleased with the news, he said: "I'm very pleased Emil has extended his stay with us. He made an excellent contribution to the team last season and he continues to add valuable strength to us."
A United statement read: "The Swedish full-back, whose current agreement with United was due to expire next summer, has put pen to paper on a new deal which will keep him at St. James' Park until June 2024."
Newcastle's other right-back Javier Manquillo has not featured in pre-season so far. The Spaniard has been getting treatment for an injury in Madrid.
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