Newcastle United defender, Lewis Hall, has signed a new contract that will keep him at St James’ Park until 2031.
The 22-year-old England international has agreed to a two-year extension to his previous deal, with the new agreement coming amid reported interest from Manchester United.
Hall, a boyhood Newcastle supporter, described the contract as a “really proud moment” and expressed his delight at continuing his career with the club.
“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.
“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.
“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.”
Hall joined Newcastle from Chelsea in 2023 and has gone on to make 106 appearances for the club. He also praised the progress of the team since Matthias Jaissle took over as head coach.
“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.”
Jaissle welcomed the extension, identifying Hall as an important part of Newcastle’s plans for the future.
“He’s a very important player for us and for what we are building here,” Jaissle said.
“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.
“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.
“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.”
The new deal reflects Newcastle’s confidence in Hall and their determination to retain the defender as a key part of their long-term plans.
