New Newcastle United contract update as senior player reacts to deal
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Paul Dummett has reacted to his new Newcastle United contract.
The defender, the club’s longest-serving player, has signed a new one-year deal at St James’s Park following the expiry of his last contract.
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Hide AdDummett – who made his debut more than a decade ago – only made one appearance last season due to injuries and the form of others.
However, Eddie Howe believes he can play a role in the 2023/24 campaign when the club returns to the Champions League.
And the 31-year-old yesterday told of his “immense pride” at his extended stay.
Dummett tweeted: “Immensely proud to have extended my stay at this incredible club.
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Hide Ad"To have witnessed what we have achieved in such a short space of time, not only as a player, but as a fan, has been amazing to see and be a part of.
"I can’t wait to see what this season brings. HOWAY THE LADS.”
Dummett – who joined the club aged nine – made his first-team debut in an FA Cup tie against Brighton and Hove Albion in January 2013.
Goalkeeper Loris Karius, 30, has also signed a new one-year deal with United.