Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar signed a new contract with the club keeping him at St James’ Park until summer 2026.
The centre-back’s contract was due to expire in June, which would have made him a free agent, however, the club announced on Friday morning that he has signed a contract extension with the Magpies.
He was part of Eddie Howe’s starting XI in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool when the Magpies won their first major trophy in 70 years. He will hope to end the season on a high and help Newcastle to Champions League qualification.
Newcastle announced the news via a statement on their website. Upon signing the contract, Schar said: “I’m buzzing to extend my stay here. It’s been a very good few weeks for everybody at Newcastle United after winning the Carabao Cup and I’m really happy now to sign another contract with this amazing club.
“It’s my seventh season here and everybody knows how happy I am at the club and how comfortable I feel in the city, so I’m really glad to be continuing that. Now it’s about looking forward and finishing the season as strong as possible.”
Howe was quick to praise the Swiss defender after he agreed the one-year-extension. He said: “Fabian has been outstanding in my time at the club. As well as his performances on the pitch, he has shown a fantastic attitude in the group.
“He has been the heartbeat of the club’s season so far, and he’ll continue to be a key player for us as we strive to finish as high in the table as possible.”
Newcastle fans react to Schar’s contract extension
Schar has been at Newcastle for seven years, making 221 appearances for the Magpies, scoring 19 goals and providing eight assists. The Newcastle fans took to X to react to the news that he will be staying at St James’ Park.
Congratulations Fabian!
— Newcastle United Supporters’ Club (@Nusc2023) April 3, 2025
Thanks for staying on the team.
— علي 🇸🇦 (@A_SAUDI202) April 3, 2025
Rolls Royce of a player
— Aidan (@BuyingMyFreedom) April 3, 2025
Machine 👏
— stefan stepanowicz (@SRStoon1892) April 3, 2025
Congratulations love this so much 🖤🤍
— Denise (@da_deniseapple) April 3, 2025
What a player. £2m was an absolute farce of a transfer fee. A special part of a special squad.
— Richy S (@richysmith100) April 3, 2025
Arguably one of the clubs greatest ever CBs given the price 🖤🤍
— awp (@Awp8989) April 3, 2025
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