Newcastle United announce 12-player exit list | OneFootball

No less than 12 players are leaving Barclays WSL2 club Newcastle United this summer.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this evening.

The Tyneside club have confirmed that Katie Barker, Georgia Gibson, Olivia Watt, Amber-Keegan Stobbs, Grace Donnelly, Hannah Greenwood, Rachel Furness, Amy Andrews, Sophie Haywood, Daisy Burt, Rebecca Ferguson and Jodie Bartle will all be moving on upon the expiry of their contracts at the end of next month.

Barker, Gibson and Watt are notable departures with the trio having been at the club since the very early days of the project.

Commenting on the departures, Newcastle United head coach Becky Langley said “I would like to start by saying a huge thank you to all of the players that are leaving the club this summer. They have all contributed to this fantastic journey that we are on, and it would not have been possible without them.

“Georgia, Katie and Liv’s impact over the years has had a huge influence on our progress as a team, and they each created memories and moments that will forever be remembered by the club and the supporters.

“All three players have made a huge impression on me personally and professionally.

“Amber has been a passionate, dedicated, loyal and committed captain. She led the team to new heights and I’m so proud of sharing this journey with her.

“I wish all of the players the very best for the next step in their careers. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything.”

Newcastle United have just completed their first season playing in the second tier. The club ended the campaign in fifth place and they will now look to strengthen their squad this summer to bolster their title hopes next term.