Martin Dubravka: Newcastle goalkeeper signs new six-year contract with Magpies

Martin Dubravka has signed a new long-term contract with Newcastle until 2025.

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The Magpies paid Sparta Prague £4.3million to make the goalkeeper’s loan move permanent last summer after he impressed in the second half of the 2017/18 campaign.

Dubravka has fought off competition from Karl Darlow and Rob Elliot to nail down the number one spot under Rafa Benitez and now Steve Bruce.

On signing a fresh six-year deal at St James’ Park, the Slovakia international told NUFC TV: “It is an amazing feeling.

“I have to say that it feels like time has flown. It’s been almost two years and I’ve found great people here who I can call friends.

“I’ve enjoyed my time here and I’m very glad that I can stay here for another six years.”

Outside of last season’s top six, only Everton’s Jordan Pickford (14) kept more Premier League clean sheets than Dubravka (11).

And the 30-year-old looks set for another healthy return after registering three shutouts in Newcastle’s opening nine league games this term.

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Magpies boss Bruce said: “I’m really, really pleased that Martin has committed his future to the club.

“He’s been absolutely fantastic since the day he arrived and he’s a hugely important figure for us both on the pitch and in the dressing room.

“He’s a massive part of our plans for the future, so it’s great that he’s agreed to stay with us for the next few years, and a fitting reward for his performances.”