Matt Ritchie
36-Year-Old
Free Agent
Retires after 18-year career
Ritchie has retired from professional football after an 18 year playing career, eight of which were spent at Newcastle United, and will become Bournemouth's new Technical Director, according to Newcastle.
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Ritchie joined Newcastle in 2016 following the club's relegation to the Championship and played a key role in the immediate return to the Premier League, recording 12 goals and eight assists that season, before going on to help the club qualify for the Champions League in his penultimate year there. He also spent time at Bournemouth earlier in his career, winning the Championship title and securing two promotions under manager Eddie Howe, an experience he credited as foundational to his footballing beliefs. His move into a Technical Director role at Bournemouth marks the next chapter of his career following his retirement from playing.
Ritchie joined Newcastle in 2016 following the club's relegation to the Championship and played a key role in the immediate return to the Premier League, recording 12 goals and eight assists that season, before going on to help the club qualify for the Champions League in his penultimate year there. He also spent time at Bournemouth earlier in his career, winning the Championship title and securing two promotions under manager Eddie Howe, an experience he credited as foundational to his footballing beliefs. His move into a Technical Director role at Bournemouth marks the next chapter of his career following his retirement from playing.
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Done at Newcastle
Ritchie will leave Newcastle following the expiration of his contract.
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Super sub rescues point for Magpies
Ritchie scored from his only on goal effort and placed one cross (not accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth.
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Plays second half
Ritchie came off the bench for the final 38 minutes of Tuesday's 1-1 (4-2p) loss to Chelsea.
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Plays against Villa
Ritchie (knee) played in the second half of Sunday's friendly versus Aston Villa.
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Traveling in pre-season tour
Ritchie (knee) is in the traveling squad for Newcastle's Summer Series tour of the United States.
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Set to leave in January?
Newcastle are listening to offers for Ritchie, according to Football Insider.
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Newcastle's boss Eddie Howe has given green light for the departure of the 33-year-old winger, who hasn't been much of a factor this season for the Magpies. Several Premier League and Championship sides should be keen on his services, though.
Newcastle's boss Eddie Howe has given green light for the departure of the 33-year-old winger, who hasn't been much of a factor this season for the Magpies. Several Premier League and Championship sides should be keen on his services, though.