Hall signs new Newcastle contract until 2031

Newcastle United defender, Lewis Hall, has signed a new contract with the club that will keep him at St James’ Park until 2031.

The 22-year-old left-back has agreed a two-year extension to his previous deal, strengthening Newcastle’s position amid reported interest from Manchester United.

Hall, a boyhood Newcastle supporter, described the new contract as 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. 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 said.

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Hall said he was also encouraged by Newcastle’s start to the season under new manager Matthias Jaissle.

“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,” he added.

Jaissle backs Hall’s development

Jaissle described Hall as a “very important player” for Newcastle and praised his attitude and ability.

“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,” the Newcastle manager said.

“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 joined Newcastle from Chelsea in 2023 and has made 106 appearances for the club.

Newcastle strengthen position amid Man Utd interest

The new contract represents an important move for Newcastle after Manchester United were linked with the defender.

Jaissle previously dismissed suggestions of a move for Hall, responding “no chance” when former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel said his old club were interested in the player.

Hall has developed significantly since arriving at Newcastle as a young left-back, particularly in the defensive side of his game.

He has also demonstrated his ability at the highest level, including a strong performance against Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal in the Champions League.

The defender has contributed in attack as well, providing two assists already this season.

Hall’s pace and attacking ability have also stood out. Among full-backs who played at least 900 minutes in the Premier League last season, he recorded the most high-speed runs and underlapping runs per game and ranked among the top three for completed dribbles.

The new deal gives Hall a long-term future at Newcastle as he continues his development and aims to return to the England squad.