Newcastle winger Barnes signs long-term contract extension
Barnes scored 16 goals last season and said he wants to help Newcastle build on its recent success.
- On Monday, Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes signed a new long-term contract, extending his stay at St James' Park ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.
- Sporting director Ross Wilson led negotiations to extend Barnes's stay, citing his 'mentality and professionalism' as key factors following recent deals with Sven Botman and Fabian Schar.
- Since joining from Leicester City in 2023, Barnes has scored 30 goals in 120 appearances; last season he recorded 16 goals in 57 matches, his most productive campaign to date.
- Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe hailed the deal, noting Barnes 'consistently produced special moments at vital times,' while Barnes expressed commitment, saying 'I love everything about it – the city, the stadium, the people.'
- The extension provides significant momentum for Newcastle following Anthony Gordon's move to Barcelona and Sandro Tonali's switch to Tottenham, though the club aims to retain captain Bruno Guimaraes amid Arsenal interest.
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London (AFP) - Winger Harvey Barnes signed a new long-term contract with Newcastle United on Monday. Barnes, who finished 12th in the English Premier League last season, had two years remaining on his previous deal, but Newcastle successfully persuaded the England international to extend his stay at St. James' Park before the start of the new season. He had been linked with a move to Aston Villa, who are looking to bolster their attack after sel…
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Newcastle winger Barnes signs long-term contract extension
Barnes had two years remaining on his previous deal but Newcastle convinced the England international to extend his stay at St James' Park ahead of the new season. He had been linked with a move to Aston Villa, who are looking for new forwards after selling Morgan Rogers to Chelsea. Barnes's decision is a major boost for Newcastle after Anthony Gordon's move to Barcelona and Sandro Tonali's switch to Tottenham earlier in the close-season. Newcas…
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