Sean Longstaff has signed a deal that will keep him at Newcastle United until 2025. The midfielder has finally concluded talks that have been ongoing since 2019. But he was delighted by the outcome and the Geordie is eager to stay at St James’ Park ahead of a new era.
Longstaff said: “I’m over the moon. To sign for three more years at your hometown club - especially with the way the club’s going and what the owners are putting in place - is really special for me and my family, and a day I’ll never forget.
“You need to be in the right place to learn and keep improving, and since the first day the new manager’s come in, I’ve loved every second of working with him.”
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He added: “Being able to work with him every day, and his staff, they always want to help you get better and I think that’s the biggest thing for me. I speak to the manager loads, and he’s assured me that he wants to keep helping me improve and the goals he thinks I can achieve.
“They align with what I think I can achieve as well. It’s really special. Everyone is moving in the same direction and I’m looking
forward to being a part of it.”
Meanwhile, Eddie Howe added: “It’s great news that Sean has committed his future to the club. He is a great professional and an outstanding player who is incredibly passionate about playing for Newcastle United.
“His attitude and commitment since I arrived have been first class on and off the pitch and he played a big part in us climbing the table and finishing the season as strongly as we did. At 24, he has his best years ahead of him and I’m excited to see his development continuing.”
