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Newcastle captain Lascelles extends contract to 2024

Jamaal Lascelles has signed a new six-year Newcastle United contract, the club announced on Thursday.

Defender Lascelles, the club captain, was linked with Liverpool earlier in the year but has committed his future to Newcastle to 2024.

And the 24-year-old is thrilled to be staying at Newcastle, who are second-bottom in the Premier League without a win in any competition this season.

"I'm over the moon - it's great news to be tied down to Newcastle for a long time," Lascelles told NUFC TV. "It's pretty much all I ever wanted: playing in the Premier League in front of amazing fans.