{"id":552726,"date":"2020-06-02T15:23:59","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T19:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=552726"},"modified":"2020-06-02T15:23:59","modified_gmt":"2020-06-02T19:23:59","slug":"report-newcastle-united-midfielder-matty-longstaff-set-to-depart-for-serie-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/06\/02\/report-newcastle-united-midfielder-matty-longstaff-set-to-depart-for-serie-a\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Newcastle United Midfielder Matty Longstaff Set to Depart For Serie A"},"content":{"rendered":"

Newcastle United<\/a> midfielder Matty Longstaff<\/a> is set to join Serie A side Udinese this summer, according to Lee Ryder of the Newcastle Chronicle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Matty Longstaff to Leave Newcastle United<\/h2>\n

Five-Year Contract<\/h3>\n

The youngster is set to sign a five-year contract with the Italian club, who are currently 14th in the Serie A table.<\/p>\n

According to Sky Sports<\/a>, Udinese will have to pay compensation for the 20-year-old. However, this is only set to be around \u00a3400,000.<\/p>\n

The youngster held talks with Udinese in Italy before the Coronavirus lockdown. As a result, a move could be concluded swiftly following the end of the season.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, a move to the Italian club is also set to see his salary jump to \u00a330,000 a week.<\/p>\n

Breakthrough Season<\/h3>\n

Longstaff has become highly thought of at St James’ Park after enjoying a breakthrough season in the first-team.<\/p>\n

He has made 12 appearances so far under Steve Bruce, scoring three times. The 20-year-old made quite the impression on his debut, registering from long-range to help beat Manchester United<\/a> 1-0.<\/p>\n

As a result, Newcastle have been keen to see him remain in the north east. The Magpies had offered him a new contract earlier in the season, however, this was turned down.<\/p>\n

Has the Proposed Takeover Complicated His Future?<\/h3>\n

Newcastle United’s proposed takeover may have thrown doubt over Longstaff’s future at the club.<\/p>\n

A deal for the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia<\/a> to purchase an 80% stake in the Magpies is close. This proposed takeover has seen Newcastle linked to a number of high-profile players, as they look to make a name for themselves at the top of the table.<\/p>\n

As a result, Matty Longstaff may feel that he will not get the development he needs to earn regular first-team opportunities. He may see a move abroad as his best opportunity to achieve that.<\/p>\n

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