Dan Burn Named Permanent Captain of Newcastle United

Dan Burn has lived the Newcastle United dream for years. Now he wears the armband for good.

The 32-year-old defender has been confirmed as the club’s permanent captain by new head coach Matthias Jaissle, filling the void left this summer by the departure of Bruno Guimaraes.

A boyhood Newcastle fan who grew up on Tyneside, Burn has made 193 appearances for the Magpies since arriving in 2021. He has worn the armband on several occasions, but this is different. This is his club, his city, his team.

“It’s an absolute honour to be named captain of Newcastle United,” Burn said after the announcement. “It’s always an immense privilege to represent this football club, especially when I have been trusted with the armband on previous occasions, but to lead the team on a permanent basis is going to be really special.”

His journey back to St James’ Park has already carried a fairytale feel, from local lad to cornerstone of a side that has returned to the Champions League and re-established itself near the top end of the Premier League.

“It’s been an incredible journey since I joined the club four-and-a-half years ago – we’ve achieved some amazing things together and enjoyed some unforgettable moments,” he said. “I believe there’s still more to come and I’m relishing the responsibility of pushing everybody every single day to make sure that is the case.”

For Jaissle, still in the early days of reshaping Newcastle in his image, Burn was the obvious choice.

“Dan is a natural leader and a perfect fit for the role of Newcastle United captain,” the head coach said. “He puts the interests of the team ahead of his own every time he steps onto the pitch and always gives maximum commitment in everything he does.

“Off the pitch, he leads by example in how he conducts himself. Not many people understand what this club means to the city better than Dan and that experience will be vital in helping guide our younger players through this period of change and adaptation.”

A new era under a new coach, but a captain who knows every corner of the club and every expectation on Tyneside. Burn has the armband now. What he does with it will help define Newcastle’s next chapter.