Martin Dubravka decides to stay with Magpies

Martin Dubravka was set to go away Newcastle United? (Picture by George Wooden/Getty Photographs)

Martin Dubravka has determined to stay at Newcastle United past the January switch window, in keeping with studies.

The Slovakian goalkeeper had been anticipated to affix Saudi Professional League aspect Al Shabab this month, with studies suggesting he had agreed private phrases. In keeping with Mail Sport, Dubravka had even began packing up his dwelling and saying goodbye to his neighbours.

Following Newcastle’s 2-0 victory over Arsenal within the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, he appeared to bid farewell to the membership’s followers. Nonetheless, after the match, head coach Eddie Howe and sporting director Paul Mitchell held talks, resulting in recent discussions with Dubravka about his future.

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Dubravka has stepped up within the absence of injured Nick Pope, beginning the final 10 matches, profitable 9, retaining six clear sheets, and conceding simply seven objectives.

Though the 36-year-old’s contract is about to run out on the finish of the season, the brand new settlement is predicted to incorporate improved phrases.

What did Eddie Howe say about Martin Dubravka’s future?

Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe needs to maintain Martin Dubravka (Picture by Stu Forster/Getty Photographs)

“I feel Martin has been in a troublesome scenario, like all participant that’s popping out of contract in the summertime,” Howe mentioned earlier this month. “All the time with any participant I’ve labored with, there’s all the time that feeling of doubt. He’ll naturally need some conclusions in his future, whether or not that’s a brand new contract with us or regardless of the final result.

“I feel Martin’s dealt with himself rather well on this interval, I feel there’s been lots of noise, however after I have a look at him he’s precisely the identical,” mentioned Howe. “I feel he’s bought the expertise now in his profession to have the ability to deal with these moments, perhaps as a youthful participant would have discovered it far more difficult.

“However he’s stored going rather well, and I feel he’s been very measured in his method, he’s by no means let something off the sector have an effect on his psychology, I feel he’s been high draw.”