Sean Longstaff explains why he has left Newcastle United for Leeds United | OneFootball

Sean Longstaff has now joined Leeds United from Newcastle United.

The move announced on Friday night.

Earlier this week it was reported in the media that the transfer fee is £12m guaranteed, plus £3m future add-ons.

The Geordie midfielder coming through the ranks at Newcastle United and always giving his all.

Now Sean Longstaff has been explaining why he has left NUFC for Leeds United.

Leeds United official media release after signing Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United – 18 July 2025:

‘Leeds United made their fifth signing of the summer with the arrival of Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United.

The experienced midfielder put pen to paper on a four-year deal at Elland Road having made over 200 appearances for his boyhood club.

Speaking exclusively to LUTV after joining the Whites, the 27-year-old explained his delight at making the move.

“I remember obviously playing here as a little kid, nine, 10 years old. It is funny where life takes you. So to be back here now with the plans for the club and stuff, I think it is just really exciting to get going.

“I spoke to [Karl] Darlow straight away, but I have got to meet everyone. It seems like a really good group. I have heard great things.

“I think there is something to be said for a team that wants you and a club that really wants you. I think from the first time I spoke to Leeds, I sort of got a feeling that they really wanted me.

“It just fills you full of confidence and it just makes you want to repay those people. It is a massive, massive football club similar to Newcastle in a lot of ways.

“It was going to take a lot for us to leave Newcastle to be honest and I wasn’t just going to leave to go anywhere so it had to be the right place for me and my family and I think this is a perfect place.

“I got to watch pretty much all the games and see a team that was really exciting to watch, athletic, really good on the ball.