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Newcastle confirm four player departures; Schär signs one-year extension

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:55 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Newcastle confirm four player departures; Schär signs one-year extension

Summary

Newcastle United announced the departure of four players, confirming that Matt Targett, John Ruddy, and Max Thompson have left the club, while Aaron Ramsdale's loan has ended. Fabian Schär, who missed much of the previous season due to injury, has signed a one-year contract extension with the team. Trippier and Krafth's departures were previously confirmed. Schär expressed his satisfaction with remaining at Newcastle and is focused on returning to fitness for the upcoming season.

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•Matt Targett, John Ruddy, and Max Thompson officially depart Newcastle.
•Aaron Ramsdale returns to Southampton after a loan spell.
•Fabian Schär signs a one-year extension with the team.
•Mark Gillespie remains with Newcastle as other goalkeepers leave.
•Schär aims to regain fitness for the upcoming season.

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3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle confirm four departures but Schär stays

What they're saying

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Newcastle United have confirmed the departure of four players as well as announcing that Fabian Schär has penned a new one-year extension.Both Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth had already had their de...
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