When Matty Longstaff burst onto the scene for Newcastle United against Manchester United back in October 2019, big things were expected of the young Geordie midfielder. However, since then, the now 22-year-old has seen his career on Tyneside stagnate.
While he made 15 appearances in all competitions during the COVID-19 hit 2019/20 campaign, he made just five in the following season for Newcastle. There was plenty of talk last summer about what Newcastle and then boss Steve Bruce were planning to do with the youngster.
Longstaff had talent, but was clearly not part of Bruce's first team plans and was shipped out to Aberdeen on loan. A disappointing spell in Scotland ensued with Longstaff only making five appearances in the Scottish Premiership for the Dons before being recalled by Newcastle in December 2021.
