Martin Dubravka, at the moment having fun with one among his greatest spells in aim at Newcastle United, may doubtlessly be committing his future to the membership with a brand new contract extension, in keeping with the person himself.
In an interview with Sky Sports activities’ Keith Downie, Dubravka revealed extra about his rumoured transfer to the Center East, and the reality behind his choice to remain within the North East in January.
The total interview is because of be launched later this week, however some preliminary quotes have come out from Keith Downie’s unique interview with the Slovakian showstopper.
Newcastle vs Al-Shabab
Up till Nick Pope’s harm and Dubravka’s distinctive run of kind between the sticks, it was broadly anticipated that the 36-year-old would quickly be on to pastures new.
A transfer to Saudi Arabian aspect Al-Shabab was mentioned, however Dubravka remained dedicated to his present membership throughout this time.
“There was a particular provide on the desk (from Al-Shabab) and discussions from early December, however I all the time mentioned to Newcastle ‘it’s principally as much as you what you wish to do’.
“I nonetheless had a contract, my mindset was nonetheless right here, and I used to be taking part in.”
“So I mentioned to the gaffer, ‘I don’t wish to take into consideration whether or not I’m leaving or not, I simply wish to benefit from my time on the pitch.”
His relationship with Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell
The keeper seems to be to have maintained a powerful constructive relationship with supervisor Eddie Howe and Sporting Director Paul Mitchell, revealing that he by no means pushed to depart.
“I sat down with the membership and we made the choice collectively that the most effective for each events was to remain right here.”
“I believe the supervisor and Sporting Director revered the very fact I didn’t push my manner out.”
His dedication to the membership and followers
Since signing completely in 2018, Dubravka has earned cult hero standing at Newcastle, and is predicted to be the beginning keeper for the Carabao Cup remaining towards Liverpool.
Having been a Manchester United loanee on the time of Newcastle’s loss to the Crimson Devils within the 2023 remaining, Dubravka seems to be to be extra dedicated than ever to ship yet one more distinctive efficiency for the Magpies.
“I hope folks can see my dedication. I’m joyful I’m again the place I belong, and that’s the Newcastle United dressing room.”
“If we signal the extension then I’ll be joyful. I wish to keep right here so long as I can, I like the membership.”
With Nick Pope slowly returning to the primary staff squad, Howe faces a really unlucky choice headache, however barring any poor performances between now and Wembley, Dubravka’s choice within the beginning XI can be greater than deserved.