CONFIRMED: Newcastle United has officially announced the left-back’s exit on a free transfer.
Newcastle United has officially announced the left-back’s exit on a free transfer.
Matt Bondswell, a left back, has left Newcastle United after three years at St James’ Park. The former Nottingham Forest youth product, who made an impression during preseason 2022—especially in a 3-2 Eusebio Cup loss to Benfica—leaves Tyneside without making a meaningful first-team appearance. When Bondswell, a highly-regarded defender from RB Leipzig, joined Newcastle in 2021, excitement was building.
However, Bondswell’s departure from Newcastle has been approved following two loan stints at Newport County and Shrewsbury in addition to a few EFL Trophy matches. Newcastle did not extend a fresh contract offer to the 22-year-old.
“My time at Newcastle has come to an end,” stated Bondswell on X. Thank you to all of the fans for their support; it has been an honor to be able to wear the black and white shirt in front of you. I will be departing with many wonderful memories. Bondswell had acknowledged that move at Shrewsbury was a learning curve after he was not given the opportunity to try. In the summer of 2002, he stated to Chronicle Live, “No one can guarantee a spot in any eleven.” It makes no difference if you are the world’s greatest player or a budding talent. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge and consider myself to be in a
But it has been determined that Bondswell will be moving on to new pastures following three years of impressing Academy staff as well as those at the first-team headquarters. Bondswell has joined the group of people leaving this summer, including Dylan Stephenson, Michael Ndiweni, and Amadou Diallo.
