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BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
St James' Park 'a place I will always call home'
Sean Longstaff has sent an emotional goodbye message to Newcastle, after his 118-year association with the club came to an end on 27-year-old completed a move to Leeds for £12m but has posted a video message on social clips on his journey and best moments with the Magpies, Longstaff said: "I only ever had one dream when growing up and playing on the streets and local pitches in North Shields with my little brother and that was to put on those black and white stripes and play at St James' Park for Newcastle."We can always say we done that together. Fast forward 19 years, over 200 games, 16 goals, it's my time to say goodbye."We've seen it all: from the ups, to the downs and the magical nights under the lights."To finish this journey with our first major trophy in 60 years is something that will live with me forever. "To all the players, coaches and staff- thank you. You are what makes this football club so special."And also the fans - whether it's at home or away, sunshine or rain, you have always been there cheering us on."St James' Park is a place I will always call home."
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
'I got a feeling they really wanted me' - Longstaff on Leeds move
Sean Longstaff says his new club Leeds is the "perfect place" for him after departing his boyhood club has agreed a four-year deal after signing for £12m plus potential add-ons. It ends an 18-year association with the Magpies, having come through the ranks at the club."I think it is just really exciting to get going It seems like a really good group," Longstaff told LUTV, external. "I have heard great things."I think there is something to be said for a team that wants you and a club that really wants you. I think from the first time I spoke to Leeds, I got a feeling that they really wanted me."It fills you full of confidence and it just makes you want to repay those people. It is a massive, massive football club similar to Newcastle in a lot of ways."It was going to take a lot for us to leave Newcastle to be honest. I wasn't just going to leave to go anywhere so it had to be the right place for me and my family and I think this is a perfect place."I got to watch pretty much all the games and saw a team that was really exciting to watch, athletic, really good on the ball."Every time I came to play at Leeds, the atmosphere was amazing. It was always bouncing and a really tough place to play."I am just looking forward to having that on my side rather than having to play against them."
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Leeds agree £17m deal for midfield partner for Sean Longstaff - just one day after landing Newcastle star as they prepare for return to Premier League
Leeds United have agreed a £17million move for Hoffeinheim midfielder Anton Stach. The 26-year-old will sign on a four-year deal to become the club's sixth signing of the summer as they return to the Premier League. Stach has spent his entire career in Germany and has represented his country at senior level twice. He spent two seasons at Mainz before joining Hoffenheim in 2023, and also featured for the German Olympic side in 2021. Leeds reportedly beat Bundesliga outfit Stuttgart to Stach's signature. The towering German is likely to be paired with Sean Longstaff in the middle of the park. The Englishman, who made 25 Premier League appearances for Newcastle last season completed a £12m move on Friday, ending an 18-year association at St James' Park. After signing for Leeds, he said: 'I think from the first time I spoke to Leeds, I got a feeling that they really wanted me. 'It just fills you full of confidence and it just makes you want to repay those people. It is a massive, massive football club - similar to Newcastle in a lot of ways. 'It was going to take a lot for me to leave Newcastle to be honest and I wasn't just going to leave to go anywhere so it had to be the right place for me and my family and I think this is a perfect place. 'Every time I came to play at Leeds the atmosphere was amazing, it was always bouncing and a really tough place to play, and [I'm] just looking forward to having that on my side rather than having to play against.' Manager Daniel Farke also has Ethan Ampadu, Ilia Gruev and Ao Tanaka at his disposal in midfield. As well as Stach, Leeds have brought in in defenders Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol and Gabriel Gudmundsson alongside former Manchester City forward Lukas Nmecha since winning last season's Championship title. Leeds open their pre-season camapign with a friendly against Manchester United in Stockholm on Saturday. They return to Premier League action by hosting Everton at Elland Road on 18 August.
The Independent
4 days ago
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- The Independent
Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff leaves after 18 years
Leeds United have completed the signing of midfielder Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee, reportedly an initial £10 million. Longstaff, aged 27, has agreed a four-year contract at Elland Road, keeping him at the club until 2029. The move follows Longstaff being restricted to just eight Premier League starts for Newcastle last season, having fallen behind other midfielders in the pecking order. This transfer marks the end of Longstaff's 18-year association with his hometown club, Newcastle, where he came through the academy. He is Leeds' fifth summer signing, joining Lukas Nmecha, Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bournow, and Gabriel Gudmundsson.
United News of India
4 days ago
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- United News of India
Longstaff joins Leeds from Newcastle in £12m move
London, July 19 (UNI) Newly promoted Leeds United have signed midfielder Sean Longstaff from Newcastle for £12m plus potential add-ons. The 27-year-old, who had one year left on his contract at St James' Park, has signed a four-year deal. The move ends an 18-year association with Newcastle, having come through the ranks at the club. "I think from the first time I spoke to Leeds, I got a feeling that they really wanted me," Longstaff told LUTV. "It just fills you full of confidence and it just makes you want to repay those people. It is a massive, massive football club - similar to Newcastle in a lot of ways. "It was going to take a lot for me to leave Newcastle to be honest and I wasn't just going to leave to go anywhere so it had to be the right place for me and my family and I think this is a perfect place. "Every time I came to play at Leeds the atmosphere was amazing, it was always bouncing and a really tough place to play, and [I'm] just looking forward to having that on my side rather than having to play against." He made 214 senior appearances for the Magpies, but played only 787 minutes for Eddie Howe's side in the Premier League last season - mostly as a substitute. Longstaff also made five appearances in the Carabao Cup last season, but was an unused substitute as Newcastle defeated Liverpool 2-1 in the final to win their domestic trophy in 70 years, according to a BBC news. Leeds had already agreed personal terms with the English midfielder but had an offer of £10m rejected by Newcastle earlier this week. Longstaff is Leeds' fifth signing this summer following the arrivals of defenders Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol and Gabriel Gudmundsson as well as German forward Lukas Nmecha. Daniel Farke's side will begin their Premier League campaign at home to Everton on August 18. They play Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in Stockholm on Saturday, before further friendlies against Villarreal and AC Milan in August. UNI BM
