Fabian Schar's Newcastle United's future in the balance despite contract move

Newcastle United have taken an option to extend Schar’s contract, which had been due to expire this summer. However, that move doesn't mean that the defender – who at Euro 2020 with Switzerland – won’t be leaving the club in the window.

German outlet Sport Bild claim that the 29-year-old, signed from Deportivo La Coruna three years ago during Rafa Benitez’s time as manager, is keen on a move to a Bundesliga club. Schar played for Hoffenheim earlier in his career.

Newcastle are yet to confirm Schar’s one-year contract extension, though head coach Steve Bruce addressed his situation last month. Bruce said: “With Fab Schar, I think there’s a clause in his contract where we can extend it. I believe that’s the case."

Schar scored in United’s season-ending win over Fulham after returning from a three-game suspension.