Matt Baker leaves Newport County after rejecting contract offer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Newport County defender Matt Baker will depart the club after turning down a contract extension. The 23-year-old centre-back, who played a crucial role in helping Newport avoid relegation and captained the team, made 144 appearances since joining in 2023. Baker's decision marks a second setback for Newport this summer, following winger Bobby Kamwa's similar rejection of a new deal. The club is facing a summer rebuild as they look for investment and continue planning for the upcoming campaign.
- •Matt Baker joined Newport on loan in January 2023 before making a permanent move.
- •Baker has been part of the squad that reached the FA Cup several times.
- •Newport is also in talks with other players regarding contract renewals.
- •Club confirms Baker's departure as they prepare for the next season.
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Newport suffer second blow after Baker rejects deal
"Centre-back Matt Baker to leave Newport County after four seasons with the League Two strugglers.
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