Fabian Schar extends contract with Newcastle for another season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:55 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Fabian Schar has signed a one-year contract extension with Newcastle United, keeping him at the club for a ninth season. The 34-year-old defender's previous contract was set to expire at the end of June. Schar expressed his happiness about remaining with the team and cited a focus on returning to fitness after recovering from an ankle injury sustained in January. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe praised Schar's contributions on and off the pitch, highlighting his leadership and experience as valuable assets to the squad.
- •Schar has made 251 appearances for Newcastle since 2018.
- •He is the club's second-longest serving player.
- •Schar aims to return to fitness after ankle surgery.
- •Manager Eddie Howe values his leadership and experience.
- •Contract extension keeps Schar at Newcastle until next summer.
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"Fabian Schar says he is "very glad" to be staying at Newcastle for another season, after signing a new one-year contract extension. The 34-year-old defender's current deal was set to expire at the end of June but he will now remain at Newcastle for a ninth season. Schar has made 251 appearances in all competitions for Newcastle since arriving in 2018, and is the club's second-longest serving player, but has been absent since having surgery on an ankle injury in January.
"Newcastle United defender Fabian Schär has signed a new one-year deal to extend his stay at St James’ Park to a ninth season. The 34-year-old, who joined the club from Deportivo La Coruna during the summer of 2018, was due to be out of contract at the end of this month, but will now remain part of Eddie Howe’s squad for 2026-27.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:55 PMProud to call Newcastle home – Schär signs new one-year deal
Newcastle United defender Fabian Schär has signed a new one-year deal to extend his stay at St James’ Park to a ninth season. The 34-year-old, who joined the club from Deportivo La Coruna during the summer of 2018, was due to be out of contract at the end of this month, but will now remain part of Eddie Howe’s squad for 2026-27.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:35 PMSchar signs new contract - have your say
Fabian Schar says he is "very glad" to be staying at Newcastle for another season, after signing a new one-year contract extension. The 34-year-old defender's current deal was set to expire at the end of June but he will now remain at Newcastle for a ninth season. Schar has made 251 appearances in all competitions for Newcastle since arriving in 2018, and is the club's second-longest serving player, but has been absent since having surgery on an ankle injury in January.
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