Newcastle United agree permanent midfielder exit - two-year contract signed
Newcastle United midfielders departs after 10 years at the club.
Joe White has completed a permanent exit from Newcastle United after signing a two-year contract at League Two side Crewe Alexandra.
The 23-year-old returns to Crewe, where he spent the first half of the 2023-24 season on loan before being recalled by the Magpies amidst their injury crisis.
White went on to make his Premier League debut in a 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth before making a further three substitute appearances against Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace.
The midfielder spent the following campaign on loan at MK Dons before last season having spells in League One with Leyton Orient and Bradford City.
Newcastle United midfielder departs after 10 years
Following six different loan spells, including Hartlepool United and Exeter City, White has departed Newcastle permanently, 10 years after joining their academy from hometown club Carlisle United.
“Midfielder Joe White has completed a permanent transfer to League Two side Crewe Alexandra,” a Newcastle statement read.
“White, who joined the club’s Academy in 2016, spent last season on loan in League One with spells at Leyton Orient and Bradford City.
“The 23-year-old previously spent the first half of the 2023/24 campaign on loan with Crewe, scoring three goals in 20 appearances, before returning to Newcastle and making his first-team debut for the Magpies in a 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth later that season.
“While progressing through the youth ranks at United, he also enjoyed loan spells with Hartlepool United, Exeter City and MK Dons.
“He will now join Lee Bell’s side, who finished 11th in League Two last season.
“Everybody at Newcastle United would like to wish Joe well for the future.”
Newcastle United announce fifth summer exit
Newcastle’s first-team squad have reported back for pre-season training this week. With several senior players still missing due to their World Cup involvement, Eddie Howe has called up the likes of Leo Shahar, Alex Murphy and Sean Neave from the under-21s.
White is usually included in the Magpies’ pre-season schedule but was left out this time around in preparation for a move to Crewe.