“I want to play” – Newcastle talent hints at potential exit in summer

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·25. März 2026

“I want to play” – Newcastle talent hints at potential exit in summer

Newcastle United defender Alex Murphy has now revealed that he wants to play regularly, and it would be ideal for him to go out on loan if he cannot get opportunities at the Premier League club

The 21-year-old defender has explained that if it were up to him, he would prefer to go out and play somewhere else, rather than remain on the fringes at Newcastle. He added that he is grateful for the opportunities at the English club, but he wants to continue his development with regular opportunities.

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Murphy is a talented young player with a bright future, and he has made five appearances for Newcastle this season. He was handed his first start in the UEFA Champions League earlier this season, and it remains to be seen whether he can convince the manager to give him more opportunities.

“If it was my choice, I’d be somewhere else playing games but it’s not always down to you,” Murphy told the Irish Examiner. “You must accept that, keep doing what you’re doing and hopefully the chance will come. “It’s good to say that you’re a Premier League player and be in the squads every week but as a player you want to play in games. Any player would be fuming to be on the bench for every game. It’s nice for a while but does wear off. “I’m delighted to be at Newcastle United, have no complaints about being there. It’s just wanting to play.”

Murphy is a young player with a lot of potential, and he has a bright future. Newcastle must handle his development carefully. If they cannot provide him with the necessary opportunities, it would be ideal for them to send him out on loan so that he can gain some valuable first team experience.