EPL: Newcastle extend Lewis Hall’s contract until 2031

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Newcastle United have extended defender Lewis Hall’s contract until 2031, keeping the England international at St James’ Park for the long term.

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The 22-year-old left-back has agreed a two-year extension to his previous deal, amid reported interest from Manchester United.

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As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, Hall, a boyhood Newcastle supporter, described the new contract as a “really proud moment” and said it was a privilege to continue representing the club.

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“It’s an absolute pleasure to play for this club and to represent the supporters,” Hall said. “I know how much it means to them.

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“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.

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“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.”

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Hall joined Newcastle from Chelsea in 2023 and has since made 106 appearances for the club.

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He also praised the direction of the team under new head coach Matthias Jaissle, saying: “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.”

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Jaissle welcomed the new deal and described Hall as a key player in Newcastle’s long-term plans.

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“He’s a very important player for us and for what we are building here,” Jaissle said.

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“His mentality is exactly what you want in a young player. He wants to learn every day and he wants to be better in every match.

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“Lewis covers ground in a way that few players can. He defends with maturity and intelligence, and his technical level means he can support the team higher up the pitch.

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“What excites me most is that I believe the best is still to come from Lewis. He has a lot of room to develop, and I am looking forward to working with him as he grows with us.”

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The contract extension underlines Newcastle’s confidence in Hall and their desire to make him an important part of the club’s future.

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