Newcastle United 2025/26 retained list – Official club announcement on players staying and leaving | OneFootball

The 2025/26 Newcastle United retained list of players has been published.

An announcement (see below) on Friday revealing the news.

As expected, Jamal Lewis is leaving.

Whist it has also been confirmed that Lloyd Kelly will become a ‘permanent’ Juventus player when we get to the end of June and the transfer fee activated.

Mark Gillespie has been given another year’s contract.

Whilst the club say they are in talks with both Callum Wilson and John Ruddy on possible new contracts.

Newcastle United official announcement – 6 June 2026:

Newcastle United can announce its retained list of men’s first team players for the 2025/26 season.

Callum Wilson and John Ruddy are set to be out of contract at the end of June, however the club has opened discussions with both players about their futures and new contracts could still be agreed.

Jamal Lewis will depart St. James’ Park upon the expiry of his contract this summer.

Meanwhile, Lloyd Kelly’s loan move to Juventus will become a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee on 30th June.

All other first team players are retained, with an option activated to retain goalkeeper Mark Gillespie following recent contract extensions for Fabian Schär, Emil Krafth and Dan Burn.

The club has also published its retained list for Newcastle United Women and will publish for Newcastle United Academy in due course at newcastleunited.com.

Newcastle United extends a sincere thank you to all players leaving the club this summer and wishes them the best for the next step in their careers.

CALLUM WILSON

Callum joined the Magpies from AFC Bournemouth in 2020 and has scored 49 times in 130 appearances.

Combative, exceptional at leading the line and lethal in the box, he scored on his debut and continued to net vital goals to propel the club back into elite European football.

His 18 goals in 36 appearances were crucial as United achieved a fourth-placed finish during a memorable 2022/23 season, culminating in qualification for the UEFA Champions League and a first domestic cup final for 24 years.

He was rewarded with international recognition, including representing England at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

He made 22 appearances during the 2024/25 campaign, again contributing to Champions League qualification, and he was on the pitch as the club secured its first domestic trophy in 70 years by winning the Carabao Cup in March 2025.

JOHN RUDDY

An experienced and influential member of the club’s goalkeeping unit, John joined the Magpies in July 2024 after leaving Birmingham City.

A former England international, he made his debut for the club during a pre-season victory over Girona and was named in the first team squad for competitive matches on 11 occasions.

LLOYD KELLY

Lloyd arrived at St. James’ Park on a free transfer from AFC Bournemouth in July 2024 before making 14 appearances in all competitions.

JAMAL LEWIS