‘So happy’ - Newcastle United midfielder signs new contract following deadline day transfer

Joe White has revealed he has signed a new contract with Newcastle United - one that will keep him at the club until 2027. White made his Premier League debut for Newcastle United last season, coming on as a substitute against Bournemouth and playing a key role in helping the Magpies rescue a late point.

Speaking about White’s performance on that day, Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe said: “Just talking individually about Joe, he's come back from a loan spell and really matured.

“That loan spell [at Crewe Alexandra] did him the world of good, he's trained really well. I'm very, very pleased with him. He's been almost like a new signing for us and of course, by training well you earn my trust.

“I thought it was a good moment to put him on the pitch for his Premier League debut. I thought he did really well so I'm delighted with him.”

White joined MK Dons on deadline day in a bid to get regular first-team football - one he will hope can replicate the success of his loan spell at Gresty Road with Crewe Alexandra during the first-half of last season. Whilst he didn’t feature in MK Dons’ defeat against Salford City on Monday night, it is only a matter of time before he makes his debut under Mike Williamson - and he will do so knowing his future at St James’ Park has been tied up.

Taking to social media to announce his contract extension, the 21-year-old wrote: ‘So happy to sign a new deal @NUFC til 2027’