Jenas signs on the dotted line


five year deal

By Akin Odejayi
November 21 2003

NEWCASTLE United and England midfielder Jermaine Jenas has signed a new five year contract at St. James' Park which ties him to club until the end of the 2007/08 season. NEWCASTLE United and England midfielder Jermaine Jenas has signed a new five year contract at St. James' Park which ties him to club until the end of the 2007/08 season.


Jenas joined United on 4 February 2002 and went on to make 12 appearances for the Magpies that season, helping United to a fourth place Premiership finish.



This season, Jenas is the only player to have appeared in all of United's 18 first team games, whilst taking his England cap total to four, the most recent being last Sunday against Denmark.


Jenas was happy to say: "Moving to Newcastle United 18 months ago has proved to be a terrific career move for me. This is a fantastic club and a marvellous place to play your football.


“I hope over the next five years we can build on our success over the last two seasons and I am looking forward to being involved with a strong and successful team."


"Also, I would like to thank the fans who have given me

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