Newcastle United supporters have been uplifted by positive developments regarding Joelinton’s contract renewal.
The uncertainty surrounding the future of the Brazilian player at St James’ Park has lingered for several months, given his contract expiry in 2025. Concerns arose that Newcastle United might consider selling him this summer to prevent a potential free transfer next year.
However, those worries can now be put to rest as Joelinton has inked a fresh deal with Newcastle United. Securing the pay raise he desired, he has prolonged his tenure on Tyneside. This development bodes well as the summer transfer window approaches, prompting Newcastle to face a similar decision regarding another midfielder.
With Joelinton’s contract sorted, Newcastle faces another pivotal decision regarding player contracts.
With Joelinton’s contract extension secured, attention turns to other Newcastle United players whose contracts end in 2025. Among them is Sean Longstaff, and club officials must now determine his future following the resolution of the Joelinton situation.
Longstaff committed to a three-year contract in 2022, a move that prevented him from leaving the club as a free agent. Since then, he has demonstrated his value and played a crucial role in the team’s success last season. This season has presented greater challenges due to injuries, prompting the club to deliberate whether they perceive Longstaff as a lasting fixture in Newcastle United’s future.
Sean Longstaff’s involvement could benefit Newcastle in terms of PSR.
Similar to Joelinton, Newcastle faces the risk of losing Longstaff for free in 2025. However, the potential loss of Longstaff wouldn’t be as financially significant, considering he emerged from the club’s academy without any transfer cost, unlike Joelinton, who was a £40 million record signing in 2019.
Nevertheless, Longstaff’s status as an academy graduate adds complexity to the situation. If Newcastle decides to sell him, it would translate into pure profit, which could greatly benefit the club’s financial sustainability. Therefore, the possibility of selling Longstaff, whom Eddie Howe previously praised as a ‘leader,’ shouldn’t be ruled out, especially if it helps improve Newcastle’s Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR).
The decision to sell Longstaff will hinge on his perceived value to the team. While some fans may argue that his recent performance hasn’t been up to par due to injuries, his past contributions suggest that he’s worth retaining if he can return to his previous form.
However, Longstaff’s struggles this season might diminish his appeal to potential buyers, resulting in a lower transfer fee and a smaller PSR boost for Newcastle. These factors underscore the complexities Newcastle must weigh in deciding Longstaff’s future, particularly now that Joelinton’s contract situation has been resolved.