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Newcastle youngster Rolando Aarons pledges his future to the club after signing new five-year contract

Newcastle winger Rolando Aarons has signed a new five-year contract with club.

The 20-year-old winger has pledged his future to the St James' Park club until 2021, in a boost to the Tynesiders as they get to grips with life in the Sky Bet Championship.

Aarons insisted Rafael Benitez's long-term vision for Newcastle convinced him to commit to the club he joined from Bristol City in 2012.

Rolando Aarons poses with the Newcastle shirt after agreeing a new five-year contract
Rolando Aarons poses with the Newcastle shirt after agreeing a new five-year contract
Aarons had a number of clubs interested in his services due to his contract running out
Aarons had a number of clubs interested in his services due to his contract running out

'It's something that was always going to happen but it's nice to get it done,' Aarons told Newcastle's official website.