Newcastle United have confirmed their retained list ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Newcastle United have confirmed two new deals following the announcement of the club’s retained list ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Fabian Schar has signed a new one-year deal at the club despite not playing since January due to injury. The Swiss centre-back is now tied down for a ninth season with the club and remains United’s longest continually serving player in the current squad.

In addition to Schar, goalkeeper Mark Gillespie has also had his annual contract renewal confirmed. Elsewhere in the goalkeeping department, Newcastle have confirmed the departures of John Ruddy and Max Thompson following the end of their contracts.

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Aaron Ramsdale will also return to Southampton following a season-long loan at St James’ Park.

The retained list also formally confirmed the departures of Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth and Matt Targett when their current deals end on June 30. Newcastle have previously announced Trippier and Krafth’s departure while Targett admitted in an interview that he was ‘done’ at Newcastle while spending last season on loan at Middlesbrough in the Championship.

A club statement released on Tuesday confirmed all six departures from the club and wished the players the best for the future.

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Ross Wilson reacts to NUFC contract extension after ‘complex discussion’

Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson has already agreed new deals for Sven Botman and Lewis Miley since his appointment in the role.

Although Schar last featured for Newcastle back in January before having his season cut short due to injury, both Wilson believes the player still has a ‘key role to play’.

“I’m delighted that Fabian has committed himself to the club and will continue his Newcastle United journey for another year,” he said.

“It’s clear how highly regarded he is by everybody at the club. He’s made a really positive impact during his eight years here and we believe he still has a key role to play both on and off the pitch.

“We had some complex discussion but all involved were keen to reach a conclusion on Fabian’s future quickly following the season’s end, so I’m pleased to have that clarity this early into the summer. We look forward to seeing Fabi back in the squad during pre-season.”

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