Newcastle Striker Callum Wilson Leaves Club as Free Agent

Callum Wilson has confirmed his departure from Newcastle United after five years with the club, following the expiration of his contract. The 33-year-old striker, who joined Newcastle in 2020 for £20 million from Bournemouth, scored 49 goals in 130 appearances and played a role in the club's 2023 English League Cup victory, ending a 70-year trophy drought. Despite an injury-disrupted last season, Wilson expressed pride in wearing the iconic number 9 shirt and thanked the fans for their support through the highs and lows. Wilson is currently a free agent, with reported interest from newly promoted Premier League club Leeds United and options in Major League Soccer. He has also been preparing for life after football by working as a pundit during the Club World Cup. Newcastle and former player Alan Shearer have publicly thanked Wilson for his contributions to the team.