Midfielder Matty Longstaff has signed a new contract with Newcastle.
The 20-year-old came through Newcastle’s academy and his contract expired at the end of the season.
Longstaff has agreed a contract to keep him at the St James Park until 2022.
He made 15 appearances in all competitions for Newcastle in his breakthrough 2019-20 season.
Longstaff told the club’s official website: “I’m delighted to have signed. It took a bit longer than I’d hoped but I’m really happy it’s done now, and I can’t wait to get back to playing at a full St. James’ Park hopefully soon.
“I spoke to Steve Bruce and we talked through it and it was a no-brainer after I spoke to him. He gave me my chance and I’m really looking forward to working with him and his coaching staff, who were all great with me.”
Longstaff’s older brother, Sean, also plays for the Magpies and has made 42 appearances for the club.
He added: “Playing alongside Sean always makes it special so hopefully I can get a few more games under my belt with him and crack on.”
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce said: “I’m delighted that he’s committed himself. It’s great to see a young local lad from North Shields staying with his boyhood club.
“It’s taken a while, but patience is a virtue and I’ve always said that I was quietly confident.
“We never want to lose our good young players and it’s an important time for Matty now. I do believe the speculation affected him, so let’s hope we get to see the real Matty, the one who burst onto the scene before last Christmas, and let’s see him come and perform to the level which we hope he can maintain.”
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