The Chronicle has recently reported that Newcastle United defender Paul Dummett has penned a one-year contract extension. It is believed that the Magpies talent has put pen to paper to agree on a short-term extension of his contract at St. James’ Park this summer (via The Chronicle).
Dummett’s Important Role In Newcastle’s Squad Last Season
Dummett played a sporadic role for the Tyneside outfit last season when he put in some commanding displays for them at the back. The 29-year-old was involved in 16 matches for the Magpies in the previous campaign, scoring one goal in the process across various competitions.
The Welsh defensive ace gave a good account of himself by averaging 1.1 tackles, 1.1 interceptions and 4.7 clearances per 90 minutes in the Premier League. However, he needs to take care of the ball a bit better when distributing it from the back after completing 74.1% of his attempted passes in the English first division (stats via whoscored).
At 29, Dummett is still good enough to serve as a good role player under Steve Bruce’s tutelage, so it makes sense for him to extend his stay with his boyhood club. However, the Welsh sensation’s campaign last season was ravaged by multiple injuries, so he needs to prove his fitness if he wants to become a regular starter at the highest level.
Dummett Pens A One-Year Contract Extension With Newcastle: Good Move For Both Parties?
When Dummett is playing with confidence, he can a solid defender inside his half as he often scans the danger quickly to secure the ball back for his side. The Welsh defensive ace is primarily a left-back but has also enjoyed filling in as a centre-back for Newcastle in recent seasons. He is a good, no-nonsense presence on the defensive end of the field and can clear his lines when the opposition are on the offensive.
However, there are some concerns over whether Dummett can remain injury-free for the whole campaign. Therefore, this upcoming Premier League season will be crucial for the Newcastle defender as he might have a good chance to fight for a regular first-team place at St. James’ Park.
All in all, this recent development of Dummett penning a one-year extension will be a good move for both the player and the Tyneside club as Bruce needs to retain his squad players if he wants his men to challenge across all fronts in the coming seasons.
