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Sven Botman has committed his long-term future to Newcastle United by signing a new contract on Monday, ending all uncertainty around his status and future in Tyneside following recent injury issues and wider squad instability. The centre-back’s previous deal, agreed when he arrived from Lille in 2022, had been due to expire at the end of the 2026–27 season. The club confirmed the extension on Sunday, securing one of Eddie Howe’s most trusted defensive options beyond that point. “I’m really happy to sign this contract,” Botman said. “This club has given me so much in the last three-and-a-half years. “I’ve grown as a person and as a player here and I feel like I have so much more to give in the long term. That’s why both parties are really happy with this decision and I’m looking forward to what’s coming in the future here.” Botman, 25, has made 17 appearances across all competitions this season and recently returned from a back injury that sidelined him between November and December. Newcastle confirmed he saw a specialist before making his comeback in last week’s 4–3 Premier League win over Leeds United. Eddie Howe welcomed the agreement, highlighting both Botman’s importance and his potential ceiling. “We’re delighted that Sven has committed his long-term future to the club,” Howe said. “He has been an outstanding player for us since he joined and I firmly believe there’s more to come from him.” “Sven has a strong mentality and work ethic, which is clear every time he trains or plays. We value his presence on and off the pitch and I’m really pleased to see his long-term future secured here.” Since joining Newcastle, Botman has made 94 appearances, with nearly half coming during his debut campaign, when the club finished fourth in the Premier League. Botman’s time on Tyneside has been disrupted by significant injuries, including an ACL issue that limited him to 10 games last season while ruling him out of the Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool.