Newcastle United have tied star players Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Ritchie to new deals until 2023.
Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Ritchie Sign Updated Newcastle United Contracts
Three-Year Deal
The duo have agreed terms on new deals which will see them remain at St James’ Park until the summer of 2023.
Shelvey, 28, is United’s top-scorer in the Premier League this term – contributing five goals.
The England international has made 130 appearances for the Magpies since joining from Swansea City in 2016.
Speaking on the new deal, Shelvey said: “It feels like a home. The people here, ever since I came to the club, have made me feel so welcome.
“I’ve had some good times and some bad times here, but it’s mainly good and it’s just an enjoyable place to come in and work, and the city in general has been really good for me.”
Ritchie, 30, joined the Magpies in the same year as Shelvey and has scored 22 goals in 139 appearances.
He said: “It’s obviously something that I wanted.
“Since I came to the club, it’s been a successful period and one that I want to continue being involved in. Hopefully I can be part of the future.
“When you sign at a club, you want to go there and make an impact and if you can be part of that club moving forward for a long time, it’s something that is nice.
“I moved around in my younger years on loan but to come somewhere and get settled and be part of the progress of the football club is great.”
Newcastle United are just five points above the relegation zone.
The Magpies travel to St Mary’s Stadium tomorrow afternoon (Saturday, 3pm) to take on Southampton.
Steve Bruce’s side are without a win in the Premier League since a 1-0 home victory over Chelsea back in January.
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