Lewis Hall & Ross Wilson break silence on Newcastle United new contract after Manchester United interest
Lewis Hall has signed a new long-term contract at Newcastle United following transfer interest from Manchester United.
Newcastle United have confirmed Lewis Hall has signed a new long-term contract.
The Magpies haven’t disclosed an exact expiry date, but it is understood that Hall has penned a five-year deal that will keep him at St James’ Park until 2031.
Hall, who celebrated his 22nd birthday with a 1-0 win at Millwall in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, was on Manchester United’s transfer wish list in the summer but Newcastle refused to entertain any offers.
Newcastle sold Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali as planned before granting Bruno Guimaraes his wish to join Arsenal. Crucially, at no point did Hall indicate that he wanted to leave.
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The left-back has become a key player for Newcastle in recent seasons, making 106 appearances since joining from Chelsea, initially on loan in 2023, before joining permanently a year later for £28million.
He’s now been rewarded for those performances with an improved contract, which is understood to have no release clause.
‘Absolutely delighted’ - Lewis Hall on signing new contract
“I'm absolutely delighted,” Hall said, “It's a really proud moment. It's an absolute pleasure to play for this club and to represent the supporters. I know how much it means to them.
“The fanbase and the support we get here, whether it's at St. James’ Park or away, it's the best in the league in my opinion. To be able to bring joy to their faces, it's a big thing for me.
“I obviously have a family connection with the club, which is incredibly important to us all. One of the main reasons I play is to make my family proud, and I know how much it means to them to watch me playing for Newcastle United.
“It's a really good place to be. It's really pleasing with how we've started the season, especially with the new Gaffer and coaching staff coming in, and I think we can go on to achieve really big things.”
‘Key part of our planning’ - Ross Wilson on Lewis Hall’s new contract
Hall is the third Newcastle player to sign a new long-term deal in recent months after Lewis Miley and Harvey Barnes.
Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson said “Lewis has been a key part of our planning. We were always clear that his future was with us, and in the context of our business this summer, retaining him and extending his contract was right up there in terms of importance.
"We've had really positive conversations throughout this process, and agreeing a new contract always felt like a natural next step. That says a lot about his character and commitment, and he has been consistent in his performances and consistent in how he has conducted himself. We see a player who feels at home here, connected to his teammates, our staff and our supporters.
"He is already a top player, and it's a real source of pride that his performances in a Newcastle shirt have earned him international recognition with England. We firmly believe there's even more to come – for us and on the international stage.
“I'm delighted we've been able to extend his contract long term.”