Emil Krafth has extended his contract at Newcastle United until June 2025.
Magpies boss Eddie Howe suggested last week there was an option to extend the Swede's deal by a further year. And that has now been officially confirmed by the club.
A club statement read: "Newcastle United full-back Emil Krafth has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at St. James' Park until summer 2025.
"The Swedish international has featured nine times in all competitions so far this season having made his return from a lengthy injury lay-off in November's memorable 3-0 Carabao Cup victory away to Manchester United.
"Krafth, who joined the club from French side Amiens in summer 2019, has 73 Magpies appearances and 44 international caps to his name. The 29-year-old is highly regarded within the club as a dependable member of Eddie Howe's squad."
The 29-year-old previously spent 14 months out with an ACL injury. He returned in November and started Carabao Cup matches against Manchester United and Chelsea, and played the majority of the 3-0 win over Fulham in December after Fabian Schar's early withdrawal.
Krafth said: "I am delighted to extend my time here and commit to Newcastle United for another year. Personally, it's been a journey of ups and downs since I joined the club, but I feel at home here and I want to repay the faith and support shown in me, especially during my recovery from injury.
"It's a really exciting time for the club on and off the pitch and I'm so pleased to have the opportunity to continue being a part of that and hopefully help the team finish the season strongly."
Despite Krafth's extension, Newcastle still have seven players out of contract this summer. Here, we take a look at when every Newcastle United player's current contract expires:
1. Elliot Anderson - N/A
Signed a ‘long-term’ deal in September 2022.
2. Anthony Gordon - N/A
Newcastle didn’t disclose the length of Gordon's contract when he signed from Everton just over 12 months ago.
3. Harrison Ashby - N/A
Similar to Gordon, the club didn’t reveal Ashby's contract length. Currently on loan at Swansea City.
4. Lewis Hall - TBC
Newcastle have triggered a permanent deal for Hall - currently on loan from Chelsea - after meeting the performance related criteria. He will sign a long-term contract this summer.