Newcastle United have announced the departure of Sean Longstaff after the midfielder agreed terms with Leeds. The North Shields lad has left St James' Park for a fee worth around £15million plus add ons.

Longstaff reached out to his former Newcastle teammate Karl Darlow as he closed in on his Leeds move, and felt wanted by the Premier League newcomers, who are trying to build a squad to survive in the top flight. Longstaff said: “I remember obviously playing here [Elland Road] as a little kid, nine, 10 years old. It is funny where life takes you.

Now Sean Longstaff has been explaining why he has left NUFC for Leeds United. Leeds United official media release after signing Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United – 18 July 2025: ‘Leeds United made their fifth signing of the summer with the arrival of Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United.

Speaking to The Mirror during Longstaff’s first full season at St James' Park back in 2019, Shearer claimed Longstaff had similiar traits to ex-Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Michael Carrick. He waxed lyrical about Longstaff's passing ability and the energy he brought to the team.

Leeds have agreed a fee in excess of £12m for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff; the 27-year-old midfielder has one year remaining on his current contract; Leeds saw three previous bids rejected