Excellent news as Fabian Schar has agreed to stay at St James’ Park.
An official announcement from the club on Tuesday afternoon revealing the deal.
The club statement starting: ‘Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar has signed a new one-year deal with the club until the end of the 2026/27 season. Fabian’s contract was set to expire at the end of June but the 86-time Swiss international will now enter his ninth season at St. James’ Park as preparations continue for the upcoming campaign.’
A brilliant Rafa Benitez signing eight years ago.
Newcastle United buying the classy Swiss defender for only £3m after Rafa was tipped off by contacts in Spain that a clause was contained in his Deportivo contract.
The official club release going on to say today: ‘The centre-back is the second-longest serving player in the current squad, having arrived from Spanish side Deportivo La Coruña in July 2018. Fabian has 251 Magpies appearances to his name in all competitions and has played a key role in the success of recent seasons, helping the team twice secure UEFA Champions League qualification as well as lifting the Carabao Cup last year. The 34-year-old has also established himself as a threat at the opposite end of the pitch, finding the net on an impressive 22 occasions.’
Ross Wilson revealing that the agreement came about only after ‘complex discussion’ between Newcastle United and the player.
The Newcastle United Sporting Director commenting: “I’m delighted that Fabian has committed himself to the club and will continue his Newcastle United journey for another year. It’s clear how highly regarded he is by everybody at the club. He’s made a really positive impact during his eight years here and we believe he still has a key role to play both on and off the pitch. We had some complex discussion but all involved were keen to reach a conclusion on Fabian’s future quickly following the season’s end, so I’m pleased to have that clarity this early into the summer. We look forward to seeing Fabi back in the squad during pre-season.”