Mohamed Diame says he may leave Newcastle United at the end of the season to “enjoy his football” elsewhere.
The midfielder’s contract expires at the end of the season but he will automatically trigger a one-year-extension if he starts two more games for the Magpies.
The 31-year-old wants a two-year deal to secure his future with Newcastle but the club has balked at locking up Diame’s services for that length of time.
Hence, the former Senegal international has hinted he could end his three-year stay with the St James’ Park outfit.
“The situation is still the same: I need two more starts to get one extra year,” Diame told Chronicle Live.
“But, I spoke with the club, and when we were talking about my contract, I asked for two years, and they don’t want that.
“It’s not a problem for me; it’s football and part of the job. If I get the opportunity to stay, I will stay and if not, I will go somewhere else and enjoy my football.
Diame has made 28 appearances this season, involving 23 starts and will look forward to a starting role when Newcastle takes on Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
