Newcastle United defender Emil Krafth will leave the club at the end of the season after his contract expires..

Newcastle United announced on their official website on Monday that Sweden international defender Emil Krafth will leave the club at the end of the season after his contract expires.

According to the official statement, everyone at the club expressed their gratitude to Krafth for his efforts and contributions to the team over the past seven years and wished him all the best for the future.

In his final interview with Newcastle United's official website after the announcement of his departure, Krafth said: "It has been an incredible honor to have had the opportunity to represent this great club for the past seven years. This is a very important part of my life, I have many wonderful memories here, and Newcastle has always been my proud home."

"I have experienced ups and downs, and I have also suffered injuries, but I have always felt the tremendous support from the fans, my teammates, the coaching staff, and everyone associated with the club. I will always remember this kindness and extend my sincerest gratitude to everyone."

"It has been a great honor to wear this shirt, and especially to be a part of this team that has made history over the past few years." I believe the club has a bright future, and I will keep a close eye on the team's journey and continue to cheer them on from afar. "

About Emil Krafth

Born on August 2, 1994, in Ljyngby, Sweden, the 31-year-old Krafth is 1.84 meters tall and primarily plays as a right-back, but can also play as a center-back. Both his parents are former professional footballers.

Krafth joined the youth academy of Lagans, a club where his mother had previously played, at the age of five, and completed his Lagans first-team debut in October 2010 at the age of 16.

The following January, Krafth moved to Östers, where his outstanding performances were praised by a local Swedish radio station.

In January 2012, Krafth joined Helsingborg for €20,000.

During his three-and-a-half-year spell at Helsingborg, Krafth led the team to one Swedish Cup final.

In August 2015, Krafth joined Bologna for €500,000.

During his three-year spell with the club, Krafth became one of the biggest contributors which helped the club successfully avoid relegation.

In August 2018, Krafth was loaned-out to Amiens, where he helped the club avoid relegation.

The following August, Krafth joined Newcastle United for £5 million.

Since becoming a member of the Magpies, Krafth has so far made 106 appearances for the Premier League club in all competitions, scoring one goal and providing three assists, as well as winning the Carabao Cup once.

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