Newcastle United defender, Lewis Hall has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
Hall has featured in all five of Newcastle’s matches this season under new manager, Matthias Jaissle taking his total number of appearances to 107 since he arrived initially on loan from Chelsea in August 2023, during which he has scored three goals across his time at the club so far.
The 22-year-old was also part of the Magpies’ 2024-25 Carabao Cup title-winning squad despite having missed the final due to an ankle injury, but he is buzzing to have committed his future to the club amidst interest from Manchester United.
“I’m absolutely delighted. It’s a really proud moment. It’s an absolute pleasure to play for this club and to represent the supporters. I know how much it means to them.
“The fanbase and the support we get here, whether it’s at St. James’ Park or away, it’s the best in the league in my opinion. 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.
“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 added that Hall is an integral player to his plans for Newcastle as he praised the youngster for his desire to develop and improve his game every match.
“I have been impressed with Lewis since I arrived. He is a very important player for us and for what we are building here, so this is exciting news.
“The combination of his ability and his profile make him an ideal fit for our squad, and 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.”
Hall has also earned four senior international caps for England during his time at Newcastle, although he was controversially snubbed from the Three Lions’ World Cup squad – even after his club teammate, Tino Livramento withdrew from the squad due to injury.
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