The Newcastle press service has officially released the list of players who will be leaving the team after the completion of the 2025/26 season. Previously, the club had already learned about the departure of Kieran Trippier and Emily Kraft, and now it became known about several other people who would leave St. James's Park.

Among those who miss Newcastle are goalkeepers John Rudd and Max Thompson, as well as left winger Matt Targett. In addition, Aaron Ramsdale will return to Southampton after completing his lease. In the 2025/26 season, the English goalkeeper made 23 matches for the “forty” in all tournaments.

The statement to the club states that Rudd and Thompson have been valued members of the goalkeeping team for the rest of their lives. Thompson, who is a graduate of the Newcastle Academy, also completed playing practice while being loaned to other clubs..

Sorry Metta Targetta, then the defender spent last season in loan from Middlesbrough. The Englishman became one of Eddie Gau's first transfers after the arrival of the coach to Newcastle and played 47 matches for the club after moving from Aston Valley in 2022.

The press service of the “magpies” praised all the players for their professionalism and contributions to the development of the team, which contributed to their success in their later careers.