{"id":33193,"date":"2025-07-09T14:21:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T13:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/?p=33193"},"modified":"2026-01-11T20:48:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T19:48:16","slug":"callum-wilson-leaves-newcastle-after-rejecting-new-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/callum-wilson-leaves-newcastle-after-rejecting-new-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"Callum Wilson leaves Newcastle after rejecting new contract"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Callum Wilson has officially left <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.co.uk\/team\/newcastle\/p6ahwuwJ\/\">Newcastle<\/a> United following the expiry of his contract this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 32-year-old striker struggled for game time last season, starting just two Premier League matches as Alexander Isak became Eddie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.co.uk\/player\/howe-eddie\/hbOpz9hE\/\">Howe<\/a>\u2019s first-choice forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Howe previously praised Wilson\u2019s impact, saying: \u201cCallum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.co.uk\/player\/wilson-callum\/jgLMgqRj\/\">Wilson<\/a> is and has been just an incredible footballer for Newcastle&#8230; someone who epitomizes the spirit that\u2019s got us to where we are.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wilson turned down a new deal last week and has now confirmed his departure with a farewell message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s time to say goodbye after an unbelievable few years in the Toon&#8230;<br>I am so proud to have worn the iconic number 9 shirt&#8230;<br>All good things come to an end but there\u2019s no doubt Newcastle United will always have a place in mine and my family\u2019s hearts.<br>\n<br>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wilson joined Newcastle from Bournemouth in 2020 and scored 46 goals in 106 appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently-promoted Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing him ahead of the new season as manager Daniel Farke looks to strengthen his attack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Callum Wilson has officially left Newcastle United following the expiry of his contract this summer. The 32-year-old striker struggled for game time last season, starting just two Premier League matches as Alexander Isak became Eddie Howe\u2019s first-choice forward. Howe previously praised Wilson\u2019s impact, saying: \u201cCallum Wilson is and has been just an incredible footballer for Newcastle&#8230; someone who epitomizes the spirit that\u2019s got us to where we are.\u201d Wilson turned down a new deal last week and has now confirmed his departure with a farewell message: \u201cIt\u2019s time to say goodbye after an unbelievable few years in the Toon&#8230;I am so proud to have worn the iconic number 9 shirt&#8230;All good things come to an end but there\u2019s no doubt Newcastle United will always have a place in mine and my family\u2019s hearts. \u201d Wilson joined Newcastle from Bournemouth in 2020 and scored 46 goals in 106 appearances. 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