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Newcastle United are understood to have offered Kevin Mbabu a new two-year contract.

The Switzerland youth international impressed in the first team last season after finally being handed a chance following a 2013 transfer from Servette.

Mbabu could not break into the team under Alan Pardew and was loaned out to Glasgow Rangers during John Carver’s short tenure as boss.

But after working closely with coach Ian Cathro he was offered his opportunity to impress under Steve McClaren last term and made his Premier League debut against Chelsea in a 2-2 draw on a day when he kept ex-Barcelona star Pedro quiet at St James’ Park.

Groin injuries meant he was restricted to just five appearances but he impressed Rafa Benitez enough to force his way back into first-team contention.

With Mbabu’s current deal set to expire this summer, he has been handed an improved deal meaning he will be part of the squad that prepares for the Sky Bet Championship campaign next term.

Mbabu spoke of his delight at finally breaking through last term and said: “This is always where I have wanted to be.”

Newcastle fans have been receptive to the 21-year-old defender’s performances so far and will hope to see him feature in next season’s promotion push.