Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterLewis Hall has signed a contract extension at Newcastle United, with the Englishman, who has made 107 appearances for the Magpies since arriving in 2023, tied down until 2031.Manchester United attempted to secure the left-backs services this summer, having achieved Champions League football under Michael Carrick, and looking to go from strength-to-strength.But as Halls message to Newcastle supporters inferred: Theres never been a moment where I doubted how much I love being here, the Red Devils never stood a chance.Hall tied down to Newcastle until 2031, after summer Manchester United pursuitThe Magpies released a video to X (formerly Twitter) this morning, in which Hall described his connection to Newcastle. In doing so, his rejection of Manchester Uniteds pursuits revealed its motivation.So, my Dad was born up here, began Hall. It just sort of embedded it into - thats who we supported. I didnt have a choice, really. You may like Pantomime villain gives Manchester United transfer ultimatum with shop window display Manchester United begin talks for Club Brugge alternative to Lewis Hall: report Chelsea look to scupper Manchester United transfer as they identify Marc Cucurella replacement: report Theres never been a moment where I doubted how much I love being here, and how much I love playing for Newcastle, the Englishman continued.It means so much to play at St. James [Park] every week, its obviously a massive thing for me. Every time I step on the pitch I want to do my best. I never really take it for granted.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.I want to do well for the football club, for the city, concluded the 22-year-old. In his own words, Hall is a born-and-bred Toon fan, albeit having grown up in the South, and his future with Newcastle was never in doubt.Shortly after his opening performance of the Premier League season versus Liverpool, in which Hall delivered a typically strong performance but also gave away an added-time penalty to Dominik Szoboszlai, new boss Matthias Jaissle was quizzed about Manchester Uniteds pursuits.Speaking to Viaplay after the match, Jaissle was fast and firm in his response. No chance, no chance, repeated the Newcastle boss. What to read next How Manchester United finally fixed their transfer strategy Manchester United could tie up former Manchester City player as next summer buy: report Manchester City scupper Newcastle United transfer with late development: report Now, with Hall tied down until 2031, it appears clearer than ever, hearing his extension interview with the Magpies, why Manchester United never stood a chance in bagging their �35 million transfer target.I obviously have a family connection with the club [and] one of the main reasons I play is to make my family proud. I know how much it means to them to watch me playing for Newcastle, revealed Hall.The fanbase and the support its the best in the league. To be able to bring joy to their faces, its a big thing for me.I think we can go on to achieve really big things, concluded the Englishman. Newcastle are currently placed seventh in the Premier League table, four points above the Red Devils. And so, while Carricks men have failed to get their target, theyve also failed to show him what hes missing out on.TOPICSLewis HallManchester UnitedNewcastle UnitedPremier LeagueKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
