Newcastle United star Allan Saint-Maximin is set to sign a bumper new six-year contract, according to the Daily Mail.
The French attacker only joined the club last summer but has become a huge hit among supporters. Saint-Maximin scored four goals and provided seven assists last term, but is capable of so much more.
The former Nice star is arguably Steve Bruce’s best player at the moment, and comments he made last week worried many supporters. Saint-Maximin claimed he would only stay at Newcastle United if the club matched his ambitions.
The Frenchman’s comments seem to have done the trick as Newcastle have decided to tie him down to a new deal. The 23-year-old’s current contract lasts until summer 2025.
His new deal is likely to extend the length of his contract by another year, but his wages and other financial incentives are expected to increase significantly. Saint-Maximin reportedly wanted a contract that reflected his worth to the team – this is likely to be it.
A new contract will also increase his value on the transfer market. That’s important for Newcastle as there will be a lot of interest in their star player in the future, especially if he performs even better.
A longer contract means clubs will have to pay a lot of money to convince Newcastle to let him leave, and the Magpies will be in the driving seat in potential transfer negotiations.
Newcastle United fans have been critical of their club on various issues over the years but the majority fully support the decision to extend their star player’s contract.
Here’s how a few of them reacted on Twitter
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