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Mason Miley signs first professional contract with Newcastle United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 8:28 AM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Mason Miley signs first professional contract with Newcastle United

Summary

Mason Miley, the 17-year-old brother of Newcastle United midfielder Lewis Miley, has signed his first professional contract with the club. Miley joined Newcastle's academy at under-nine level and made his under-21s debut in December 2025. He expressed his desire to follow in his brother's footsteps and play for the first team while emphasizing his pride in representing his boyhood club. Miley anticipates a strong season ahead, aiming to impress enough to train with the first team and potentially make the matchday squad.

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Key Details

•Mason Miley has signed a professional contract with Newcastle United.
•He joined the club's academy at age nine and aims for first-team appearances.
•Miley made 11 Premier League 2 appearances last season.
•He is focused on training hard and maintaining fitness ahead of pre-season.
•Mason hopes to play alongside his brother Lewis soon.

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8:28 AMYahoo Sports — 'It would be an unreal moment for my family' - Miley's Newcastle goal

What they're saying

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"Hopefully I can follow in his footsteps in the future," said Mason Miley - the brother of Newcastle United midfielder Lewis Miley - after signing his first professional contract with the club. The 17-year-old, who can play in central midfield or at full-back, joined the club's academy at under-nine level before progressing through the youth ranks. "I was delighted to get it signed a bit earlier after a good season," Miley told the club's official website after putting pen to paper.
— Yahoo Sports

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