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Mark Gillespie has seen his contract extended.
An official Newcastle United announcement on Thursday morning revealing the news.
Mark Gillespie now has a contract lasting until 30 June 2025.
Back in April the media reported that this contract extension was set to happen.
Down below as well, an update on the Newcastle United contracts position for those players potentially still at NUFC for the 2024/25 season.
Official Newcastle United announcement – 30 May 2024:
Newcastle United goalkeeper Mark Gillespie has had his contract extended until the end of the 2024/25 season.
A product of United’s youth system, Gillespie rejoined his boyhood club from Scottish Premier League side Motherwell in July 2020 and has provided vital competition for the Magpies’ goalkeepers since his return to Tyneside.
The 32-year-old has made three senior appearances for the club and was on the bench for 13 competitive fixtures during the 2023/24 season.
Gillespie said: “I’m delighted to be extending my contract into next season. This is the club I grew up supporting and it’s a hugely exciting time to be a part of it.
“We have a brilliant group in the dressing room and at the training ground, and it’s a great environment to work in. I’m already looking forward to pre-season and to getting back onto the grass.”
Newcastle United head coach, Eddie Howe, said: “Mark’s attitude to his work and his consistency are of the highest order.
“He continues to set an example in how he trains, plays and supports his teammates, and that’s a hugely important component in any squad. I’m delighted to have him with us.”
How the Newcastle United contracts situation now looks – 30 May 2024:
End of June 2024:
Hall(**)
End of June 2025:
Dubravka, Trippier, Schar, Wilson, Burn, Fraser, Lascelles, Krafth, Gillespie
End of June 2026:
Targett, Pope, Almiron, Anderson, Longstaff, Ashby, Hayden
End of June 2027:
Botman, Jacob Murphy, Willock
End of June 2028:
Tonali, Gordon, Isak, Barnes, Livramento, Bruno, Miley, Joelinton, Alex Murphy(***), Yankuba Minteh(*)
(*Newcastle United announced it only as a ‘long-term’ contract for Yankuba Minteh when he signed in summer 2023, however, media claims that it was a five year contract for the now 19 year old)
(**Lewis Hall triggered a permanently move during the 2023/24 season, so just waiting on his official contract announcement)
(***Newcastle United announcing it only as a new ‘long-term’ deal for Alex Murphy, however, media claims that it is a new four year contract for the 19 year old)

 
