Leeds United have officially announced the signing of midfielder Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United, with the club confirming he has signed a long-term deal.

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.

Longstaff made his Champions League debut in 2023-24, scoring in a win over Paris Saint-Germain, and also played against AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund. His father David captained