Tino Livramento has opened up about his situation at Newcastle United, making it clear he is not letting any noise about his future distract him. His standout performance against Manchester City reminded everyone of the quality he brings to the team, especially after spending almost two months recovering from a knee injury.
The young defender returned with real confidence, helping Newcastle secure a result no one expected and showing why the club sees him as a big part of their long-term plans.
Newcastle’s new sporting director, Ross Wilson, is already working behind the scenes to secure Livramento’s future, with a new contract seen as one of the club’s top priorities. By the end of the season, the full-back will have two years left on his current deal, and Newcastle are keen to protect one of their most valuable assets.
With Manchester City among the clubs showing interest, the desire to keep him is stronger than ever. But Livramento himself is refusing to get pulled into any back-and-forth discussions about negotiations or timelines.
He made it clear that contract matters are not something he intends to get involved in, insisting that his only focus is playing well and helping the team. Speaking after the win over Manchester City, he explained that he leaves all talks to his dad and agent.
After missing seven weeks of action, his priority has been working hard to return to the pitch, not worrying about paperwork or outside interest. He expressed pride in how he played on his comeback and stressed that maintaining that level is his main goal.
For him, the most important thing is contributing to the team and giving everything each time he steps onto the field.
Livramento’s connection with Newcastle’s supporters is also clear to see. When asked if he was happy at St James’ Park, he pointed to the atmosphere inside the stadium as a reminder of how much he enjoys being part of the club.
The noise, passion and belief from the fans, especially in big games, is something he clearly values. His response showed how much he feels at home in the North East, and how much he appreciates the backing he receives every time he plays.
His performance against Manchester City was more than just a personal win. Livramento believes it could be a key moment in Newcastle’s season. After a string of frustrating results, he described the match as a potential turning point.
He said many supporters have been waiting for the team to kick-start their campaign, and he feels this victory could be exactly what they needed. During the international break, the squad went through several demanding sessions, working on areas the manager felt needed improvement.
Livramento said those days of hard work paid off, helping the team fix issues that had been holding them back.
Eddie Howe was full of praise for Livramento’s contribution, especially given the length of his absence. The Newcastle boss highlighted how impressive his physical condition looked despite being out for seven weeks.
He revealed that Livramento stayed behind during the break to push himself through extra training in order to be ready. Howe described his performance as extremely high-level, especially considering the quality of the opponent he was up against.
Coming back from injury and producing that level of intensity and composure showed why the manager and the club rate him so highly.
Livramento’s quiet confidence, work ethic and maturity continue to make him one of Newcastle’s most exciting young players.
While talk of interest from top clubs will always follow a talent like his, he appears fully focused on what he can control: performing on the pitch, improving each week and helping Newcastle return to their best. With negotiations set to happen behind the scenes and the club eager to secure his future, his only job, as he sees it, is to keep playing well and giving everything for the shirt.
