Demba Ba shares his dream of returning to Newcastle United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 10:42 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Demba Ba, 41, currently the Director of Football at Le Havre, expressed his desire to visit Newcastle United after years away. Ba, a former striker for Newcastle, scored 29 goals in 54 appearances, contributing significantly to the team's top-five finish in the 2011/12 season. However, his tenure ended amid uncertainty, as he moved to Chelsea when his release clause was triggered. He reminisced about his time at Newcastle during a recent interview, stating he dreams of returning to St James' Park to watch a match. Currently, Le Havre is struggling at the bottom of Ligue 1, which Ba reflects on while focusing on his work and future plans, including potentially dedicating time to his academy in Senegal.
- •Demba Ba is currently Director of Football at Le Havre.
- •He scored 29 goals for Newcastle United in his tenure.
- •Ba moved to Chelsea when his release clause was activated.
- •He hopes to visit St James' Park for a match again.
- •Le Havre is currently at the bottom of Ligue 1.
- 10:42 AMYahoo Sports — Demba Ba has now made public his Newcastle United dream
"Demba Bahas been talking about Newcastle United. He is now aged 41 and is retired from playing but a case of what might have been with NUFC.
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