Co-owner of Newcastle United Amanda Staveley must make a significant choice about the future of her hometown boy Sean Longstaff.
The 26-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the following campaign, may have to miss some time on the sidelines after revealing in an insightful interview with The Athletic that he has been dealing with a broken foot since the previous year.
In addition to his injury issues, key players Joelinton and Sandro Tonali will return to the team next season. Joelinton has also inked a new contract that would keep him on Tyneside until 2028.
With a valuation of almost £20 million, it appears that first team football will be a distant memory for Longstaff next season. It is possible that he will depart this summer in order to allay any concerns about his FFP.
Sold Longstaff and make all the money.
After going through the academy, Longstaff made his debut in 2018 under Rafa Benitez.
This season, the Englishman has made 26 appearances in the Premier League, with two assists and four goals.
In the legendary 4-1 victory at St. James’ Park against PSG PSG, he scored a goal that will always be remembered. He also played a significant role in the Magpies Champions League campaign.
Since Longstaff is an academy graduate, the club will profit from any money he brings in. His contract expires at the conclusion of the following season, so this summer is your last chance to fetch a good price for him.
Longstaff was aware of his limitations.
He acknowledged in an interview with The Athletic that he hurried his recuperation from an ankle injury he suffered against Bournemouth in November of last year, as well as breaking his foot in a match against Everton.
“We added Sandro when we returned for the preseason. You don’t want to lose your position on the team, is how it goes. Because I wasn’t completely fit, I did lose it, but I also had a period of improvement. stated Longstaff.
“I felt like I was playing pretty well once I came back on the team. In November, I had another injury against Bournemouth. I recovered from my 10-week ankle injury in four.
“Playing with one bad foot is difficult enough.”
