Emil Krafth, the Swedish defender, has recently agreed to extend his contract with Newcastle United for another year. Previously set to become a free agent at the end of the season, Krafth will now remain at St. James’ Park until the summer of 2025, and this can be attributed to the efforts of Eddie Howe. Krafth revealed that Howe played a significant role in persuading him to stay, stating, “He was really persistent, he advocated for it the most.” The defender further shared that he had a reassuring conversation with Howe, who expressed his trust in Krafth and assured him of his future at the club. Krafth admitted that prior to the meeting, he was uncertain about the club’s stance, but after the discussion, it became evident that Newcastle and Howe were eager to retain him. The relief he felt after hearing this made it much easier for him to sign the contract extension. Since joining Newcastle from Amiens SC in 2019, Krafth, who has represented Sweden 44 times, has made significant contributions to three goals in 73 games across various competitions.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com