Key Points
Swiss defender extends Newcastle contract until 2026
Crucial player in Carabao Cup victory
221 competitive appearances since 2018
Praised by Eddie Howe for outstanding performances
At 33, Schar is one of Newcastle's longest-serving players, having made 221 competitive appearances and finding the net 19 times. His contributions extend beyond defensive stability, as he is widely known for his exceptional passing range and his ability to score spectacular long-range goals. One of his most memorable strikes came during Newcastle's emphatic 4-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League in October 2023.
Schär also played a pivotal role in Newcastle's Carabao Cup triumph this season, scoring twice and providing a crucial assist on the road to Wembley before featuring in the final. His presence in the squad has been invaluable, and securing his services for the next two years is a significant boost for Eddie Howe's side.
Speaking about his contract extension, Schar expressed his excitement, stating, "I'm buzzing to extend my stay here. It's been a very good few weeks for everybody at Newcastle United after winning the Carabao Cup, and I'm really happy now to sign another contract with this amazing club.
"It's my seventh season here, and everybody knows how happy I am at the club and how comfortable I feel in the city, so I'm really glad to be continuing that. Now it's about looking forward and finishing the season as strong as possible," he said.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe praised Schar's impact, emphasising both his on-field performances and leadership qualities.
"Fabian has been outstanding in my time at the club. As well as his performances on the pitch, he has shown a fantastic attitude in the group. He has been the heartbeat of the club's season so far, and he'll continue to be a key player for us as we strive to finish as high in the table as possible."
Sporting director Paul Mitchell also highlighted Schär’s importance to the club’s ongoing project, stating, "We are pleased to extend Fabian's contract. He has played a significant role in the club's growth in recent years and continues to have an important role to play on and off the pitch. We take a strategic view on sustaining and building the squad and will continue to work collaboratively to ensure our squad dynamic is optimised for success in the short and long term."
Comments:
Absolutely buzzing about this news! Schar has been class for us, especially with those bangers from distance 🔥 His leadership at the back is so important for the younger lads too. Great business by the club!
Love Schar's passion for the club! That PSG goal lives rent free in my mind. But I do wonder if we should be thinking about succession planning - he'll be 35 when this contract ends.
Proper Geordie legend in the making! His distribution from the back is world class. Remember when people said he wasn't good enough for the Prem? 221 appearances later... 😂
This makes me so happy! He's been one of our most consistent performers through all the ups and downs. That assist in the Carabao Cup semi was pure class 👏
While I love Schar, I think we're being a bit sentimental here. At 33, how much can we realistically expect from him in the last year of this deal? Hope I'm wrong but we need to be ruthless to compete at the top.
His partnership with Botman is everything! So glad he's staying - you can't buy that kind of chemistry. Plus, who else is going to score those 30-yard screamers? 😍
