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Newcastle United Return to Pre-Season Action as Stars Rejoin Squad and Austria Training Camp Begins
Newcastle United’s preparations for the 2024/25 campaign are now well underway, with the majority of the first-team squad having returned to training at their Darsley Park base last Monday. As is tradition, players who had been involved with their national teams over the summer were granted a slightly later return, allowing them time to rest and recover after international duty.
Among those who were away representing their countries were Bruno Guimarães, who featured for Brazil, and English duo Dan Burn and Anthony Gordon, both of whom had roles with the Three Lions. Goalkeepers Martin Dúbravka and Odysseas Vlachodimos were also involved in summer fixtures for Slovakia and Greece respectively, while young full-back Tino Livramento helped England Under-21s secure another European Championship crown.
Meanwhile, Swedish striker Alexander Isak was given an extended summer break after pulling out of his country’s international fixtures due to injury concerns. Another Swede, winger Anthony Elanga—recently signed from Nottingham Forest—had also been scheduled for international duty but withdrew early due to personal matters. Despite that, Elanga has already settled into life on Tyneside, having spent the past week at the training ground observing his new teammates in action. He was even spotted at a behind-closed-doors training match on Saturday, where Newcastle comfortably dispatched Carlisle United with a 4-0 victory.
With the first official pre-season friendly of the summer just around the corner, the Magpies’ squad has been significantly bolstered in recent days as their senior internationals filter back into camp. One notable returnee is midfield maestro Bruno Guimarães, whose comeback was unofficially revealed via a social media post from none other than William Osula. The Danish striker has become affectionately known among supporters as “Agent Osula” due to his frequent online teases and interactions, particularly during Elanga’s transfer saga.
In a now-viral Snapchat video, Osula showed Guimarães dressed in Newcastle training attire, seated next to fellow Brazilian Joelinton on a flight. Images have also emerged of Anthony Gordon, Dan Burn, and Elanga among the travelling party, confirming that Eddie Howe’s side is en route to their training camp destination.
Newcastle’s squad is currently heading to Seefeld, a picturesque alpine village nestled in the Austrian state of Tyrol. Located less than 80 miles from Munich, the area has long been a favoured training base for elite clubs and national teams alike. In recent years, both Manchester City and Liverpool have utilized Seefeld’s high-altitude training facilities, known for providing an ideal environment for intensive fitness and tactical sessions.
This marks Newcastle’s second pre-season trip to Austria under manager Eddie Howe. The club’s first visit came in the summer of 2022, when they stayed in Saalfelden and played a pair of friendlies as part of their warm-up schedule. That preparation laid the foundation for a remarkable season, which saw the Magpies finish fourth in the Premier League and secure Champions League qualification for the first time in two decades.
While Newcastle have yet to officially confirm the Austrian training camp or any associated fixtures, the Seefeld tourism website has let the cat out of the bag. In a public statement, the local organizers revealed that Newcastle United will base their pre-season training in the region, hinting that at least one public training session and a friendly match could soon be on the agenda.
The statement reads:
> “The English football club Newcastle United will hold its training camp this year in Seefeld, where the impressive altitude and excellent infrastructure provide optimal conditions for training.
For over 25 years, the Seefeld region has welcomed international top teams, offering them an ideal platform to prepare for the upcoming challenges.
Newcastle United has firmly established itself in the Premier League and won its first title in the 2024/25 season by defeating Liverpool FC 2-1 in the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
With a talented mix of experienced players and rising talents, the team approaches the new season of the Premier League filled with motivation and looks forward to intense training sessions in Seefeld. Public training sessions and friendly matches will be announced in due time.”
As the team settles into its mountain retreat, fans will be eager to see how Eddie Howe blends new arrivals with established stars, with the likes of Elanga and Guimarães poised to play key roles. With the first pre-season match against Celtic just days away, Newcastle’s 2024/25 journey is already beginning to take shape.