Newcastle United have announced that goalkeeper Mark Gillespie's contract has been extended, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2024/25 season.
The 32-year-old has been at the club since July 2020 and has been an influential member of the squad despite a small number of first team appearances.
Gillespie recently made an appearance for the Magpies in their penalty shootout win against Tottenham Hotspur in the first post-season tour game in Australia.
He made a vital save in the shootout which proved to be enough for the Magpies to win 5-4.
The Newcastle-born keeper has made three senior appearances for the club and was been a prominent feature on the bench during the 2023/24 season.
Gillespie said: "I'm delighted to be extending my contract into next season. This is the club I grew up supporting and it's a hugely exciting time to be a part of it.
"We have a brilliant group in the dressing room and at the training ground, and it's a great environment to work in. I'm already looking forward to pre-season and to getting back onto the grass."
Despite not signing him, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has been full of praise for Gillespie.
On Gillespie, Howe said: "Mark's attitude to his work and his consistency are of the highest order.
"He continues to set an example in how he trains, plays and supports his teammates, and that's a hugely important component in any squad. I'm delighted to have him with us."
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Liverpool
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Manchester City
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Arsenal
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Aston Villa
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Brighton
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Chelsea
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Tottenham Hotspur
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Nottingham Forest
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Newcastle United
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Fulham
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Bournemouth
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Manchester United
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Brentford
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Leicester
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West Ham United
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Everton
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Ipswich
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Crystal Palace
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Southampton
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Wolves
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