Sponsor switch for Magpies

Newcastle have terminated their shirt deal with Virgin Money early having found a new sponsor.

The Magpies signed their two-year deal in January but have taken the option available to them to end that contract after this season and not see out the final 12 months.

"We have enjoyed a very successful partnership with Virgin Money which we thank them for," said managing director Derek Llambias. "However, we have decided to end the agreement early and we will be announcing a new sponsorship partner shortly which represents an excellent commercial deal for both parties."

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