Newcastle United striker agrees two-year contract as exit confirmed
Mariners boss Elliot Dickman – Stephenson’s former under-21s coach at Newcastle – had expressed an interest in signing the 21-year-old on a permanent basis, however he has opted to sign a two-year contract with Dagenham in the league above.
Newcastle confirmed their academy retained list on May 30 with Stephenson among 13 youngsters let go. The forward – who joined the Magpies aged 14 – made his non-competitive senior debut against Atalanta at St James’ Park in July 2022 before scoring in the 5-0 win over Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal a few months later.
Not long after arriving back from the Middle East, Stephenson joined Scottish Premiership side Hamilton Academical on loan. He netted the winner on his debut at Patrick Thistle but that proved to be his only goal. However, his half-season loan at National League North club South Shields last campaign was much more productive after netting eight times.
Mariners boss Elliot Dickman – Stephenson’s former under-21s coach at Newcastle – had expressed an interest in signing the 21-year-old on a permanent basis, however he has opted to sign a two-year contract with Dagenham in the league above.
