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Lee Ryder

Newcastle United announce double deal for Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Ritchie

Newcastle United have finally announced new deals for Matt Ritchie and Jonjo Shelvey.

As reported throughout the season on Chronicle Live, United have been locked in talks with Ritchie and Shelvey with the duo now confirmed as staying on Tyneside until 2023.

Shelvey arrived on Tyneside in January 2016 with Ritchie following later that year.

Shelvey said: "It feels like a home.

"The people here, ever since I came to the club, have made me feel so welcome.

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Newcastle United Head Coach Steve Bruce (C) speaks with Matt Ritchie (R) and Jonjo Shelvey (L) during the Newcastle United Training session at the Newcastle United Training Centre (Newcastle United via Getty Images)

"I've had some good times and some bad times here, but it's mainly good and it's just an enjoyable place to come in and work, and the city in general has been really good for me."

Ritchie said: "Since I came to the club, it's been a successful period and one that I want to continue being involved in.

"Hopefully I can be part of the future.
"When you sign at a club, you want to go there and make an impact and if you can be part of that club moving forward for a long time, it's something that is nice.

"I moved around in my younger years on loan but to come somewhere and get settled and be part of the progress of the football club is great."

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