Harvey Barnes signs long-term contract extension with Newcastle

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/barnes-harvey/Wjj9WTTi/"]Barnes[/a] had two years remaining on his previous deal but [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/newcastle-utd/p6ahwuwJ/"]Newcastle[/a] convinced the England international to extend his stay at St James' Park ahead of the new season.[/p][p]He had been linked with a move to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/aston-villa/W00wmLO0/"]Aston Villa[/a], who are looking for new forwards after selling [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/rogers-morgan/lp4jm80n/"]Morgan Rogers[/a] to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/chelsea/4fGZN2oK/"]Chelsea[/a].[/p][p][b]Barnes's decision is a major boost for Newcastle after [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/gordon-anthony/EFo95m2P/"]Anthony Gordon[/a]'s move to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/barcelona/SKbpVP5K/"]Barcelona[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/tonali-sandro/fmQVO5TQ/"]Sandro Tonali[/a]'s switch to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tottenham/UDg08Ohm/"]Tottenham[/a] earlier in the close-season.[/b][/p][p]Newcastle are also hoping to keep captain [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/bruno-guimaraes/xtyKanzU/"]Bruno Guimaraes[/a] amid [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/arsenal/hA1Zm19f/"]Arsenal[/a]'s interest in the Brazil midfielder.[/p][p][b]"It feels great to sign this new contract so early before the new season starts. It's been an amazing journey so far and I'm delighted to continue that,"[/b] Barnes said.[/p][embed guid="9c79a2a2-d7df-42a5-a0f2-5ff394e8520e" url="https://x.com/NUFC/status/2081781660623008061" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]"When I first joined the club I quickly learned what a special place it is, but after three years here I know that even more.[/b][/p][p][b]"I love everything about it – the city, the stadium, the people – and I'm really happy extending my time here."[/b][/p][p]Barnes, who joined Newcastle from [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/leicester/KrrdAMyI/"]Leicester[/a] in 2023, enjoyed a fine campaign last season, with 16 goals in 57 games in all competitions.[/p][p]The 28-year-old has 30 goals in 120 career appearances for the Magpies.[/p][p]Newcastle boss Eddie Howe saluted Barnes's consistency in his three years on Tyneside.[/p][p][b]"Harvey's new contract is very well deserved and a reflection of the work he's put in and the quality he's shown throughout his three years at Newcastle United,"[/b] Howe said.[/p][p][b]"Harvey is a player who has consistently produced special moments at vital times for the team.[/b][/p][p][b]"Harvey has vast experience at the highest level but we believe there is still more to come."[/b][/p]