Sam Alabi has signed a professional contract at Newcastle United.
Newcastle United have handed Sam Alabi his first professional contract on his 17th birthday.
Manchester-born Alabi has risen through the Magpies’ academy ranks since joining from Oldham Athletic two years ago.
The midfielder was named on the bench for Newcastle’s Champions League clash away to Marseille in November before being called into the matchday squad for Premier League matches against Manchester United and Burnley.
Alabi last featured among the substitutes in January when United beat Bournemouth in the FA Cup third round on penalties after picking up a shin injury that brought his 2025-26 campaign to an early end.
Sam Alabi reacts to signing professional contract at Newcastle United
Reflecting on his pro deal, Alabi told the club’s website: "It's a very good moment. It shows my sacrifice, hard work and levels of dedication that I've been putting into this. I know this is just the start and there's more to achieve.
"I think the pathway at the Academy and the opportunities I was given last season convinced me to sign. It was really eye-opening and when I saw these opportunities that were there to take, I thought I took them really well.
"Before I signed for the club, I saw Newcastle had something different which was out of my comfort zone. It was a different challenge but I backed myself and believed I was good enough."
Alabi trained with Eddie Howe’s first-team on a number of occasions last season, managing to develop a close bond with fellow midfielders Joe Willock and Jacob Ramsey.
“Joe messages me to offer information on how I can improve and keep improving,” Alabi revealed.
"When I got injured at the start of the year, Jacob messaged me and told me to keep focused so when I get back, I'm ready for pre-season because, hopefully, I can go away with the first team.
"As the season starts, I want to kick on, push into the first team and make my debut. If it wasn't for my injury last season, I believe I could've done that so, this season, I know I have to push. It's all down to me.
"I'm always pushing for more. Last season, I was on the bench for the first team but I always want more. I want to make sure that I've done everything I can and put my all into it."
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