Dan Burn has triggered new contract at Newcastle United

Is not set to become a free agent this summer, having triggered a clause in his contract that will extend his stay at St

James’ Park. When Burn joined Newcastle in January 2022, he signed a two-and-a-half-year contract that would

expire at the end of the current season. That was extended in October, but the terms of the deal announced a year

ago would have left the defender as a free agent this summer unless he agreed to a whole new contract.

However, senior Newcastle sources have confirmed that Burn’s contract included a clause that would automatically

renew it if specific conditions were met. That clause has already been triggered, therefore the 32-year-old’s status

beyond the end of the season is no longer uncertain. Burn’s other centre-backs, Fabian Schar, Emil Krafth, and

Jamaal Lascelles, are all set to see their present contracts expire at the end of the season.

Burn will face his previous club tomorrow, with Brighton visiting St James’ Park, and Howe has been impressed by

the defender’s influence since returning to his native North East. “I’d say that Dan has surpassed expectations, and

that’s no slight on him when he came in,” Howe said. “It’s a complete tribute to how well he has performed. I think

he has been fantastic for us. “I knew Dan was a terrific player after managing against him for Brighton and other

clubs, but I didn’t realize how good he was until I managed him and saw his effectiveness.

“The added bonus with Dan was always the Geordie perspective; his love for Newcastle simply offered an extra layer

that we wouldn’t have had from any other player signing in that position.

“He’s managed to keep his spot in the team and develop into a great leader for us, as well as a strong personality on

and off the pitch – I can’t praise him enough for how he conducts himself. “I believe he’s been an excellent signing for

us.”

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