Newcastle United official announcement – John Ruddy signs | OneFootball

Newcastle United have signed John Ruddy.

The news was revealed via an official announcement (see below) on Monday morning.

John Ruddy had become a free agent when his contract expired at Birmingham City.

The 37-year-old goalkeeper now signing a one-year deal at Newcastle United.

It is all changed in the goalkeeping department at Newcastle United.

Nick Pope will of course continue as number one, however, Martin Dubravka is expected to follow Loris Karius out of the club.

So with Mark Gillespie signing for another year, we now have what looks like four goalkeepers for next season, with John Ruddy and 30-year-old Greece number one Odysseas Vlachodimos, who was announced around midnight as a buy from Nottingham Forest.

Newcastle United official announcement – 1 July 2024:

Newcastle United have signed goalkeeper John Ruddy following the expiry of his contract at Birmingham City.

The 37-year-old has agreed a one-year deal at St. James’ Park and will join the Magpies in preparation for the 2024-25 Premier League season.

Ruddy brings a wealth of experience to the club’s goalkeeping unit after clocking up 551 appearances across 13 clubs – including spells in the Premier League with Everton, Norwich City and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Last season, the former England international stopper made 44 Championship appearances for Birmingham City, missing just two league matches.

John Ruddy said: “This is a massive club and it’s a massive opportunity, so I’m really excited to get started.

“It was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down. It’s a huge, huge club which is only going one way and to be a part of that, however big or small, is going to be very pleasing and very exciting.

“Newcastle United head coach, Eddie Howe, said: “I’m pleased to welcome John to Newcastle United. He has a huge amount of experience and adds a level of support and competition that we need.