Leeds United mean business. The Whites have officially completed the signing of Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United, adding steel, experience, and a bit of Geordie grit to their midfield engine room.

The 26-year-old signs a four-year contract, tying him to Elland Road until summer 2029, as Leeds’ fifth signing of a busy and ambitious transfer window.

Longstaff Brings Premier League Pedigree to Elland Road

Having made 25 appearances for Newcastle United last season, Longstaff played a crucial role in helping the Magpies secure Champions League qualification. He was also instrumental in their historic League Cup triumph—ending a 70-year trophy drought on Tyneside and etching his name into Newcastle folklore.

Now, the box-to-box battler is ready to bring that experience and winning mentality to Leeds United as they gear up for a highly anticipated return to the Premier League.

Over 200 Appearances and a Legacy at St. James’ Park

Longstaff first broke into the Magpies’ first team back in 2018 and went on to rack up over 200 appearances in all competitions. His maiden goal—a screamer against Burnley in 2019—was just a taste of what would become a knack for long-range rockets and headed efforts alike. In total, he notched 16 top-flight goals for Newcastle, combining power and poise in midfield.

European Nights? He’s Had a Few.

Not only does Longstaff bring domestic experience, but he also boasts valuable Champions League minutes, having featured five times in the 2023/24 UEFA campaign for Newcastle. That kind of pedigree is rare in newly promoted squads—and exactly the sort of presence Leeds need to cement their top-flight ambitions.

Leeds fans, get ready for some thunderbolts from midfield.
Sean Longstaff is now a White—and he’s bringing Champions League credentials, cup-winning clout, and no-nonsense midfield muscle to Elland Road.