Notts County have dealt a transfer blow to the likes of Sunderland, Coventry City and Birmingham City, as the League Two side have confirmed that prolific Macaulay Langstaff will be taking over as the first-team captain for next season.
This comes amid previous January transfer speculation over his future ahead of the opening of the summer market.
Langstaff contributed 28 goals and four assists to the Magpies last season as the Magpies finished 14th in the fourth division table (all stats from Fbref).
His impressive performances have caught the attention of numerous clubs, including the likes of Sunderland, Coventry and Birmingham.
| Macaulay Langstaff – Notts County league goals and appearances (per Fbref.com) | ||||
| Season | Appearances (Starts) | Goals | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 45 (44) | 42 | ||
| 2023-24 | 46 | 28 | ||
Notts County commit to significant Macaulay Langstaff decision
Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard expressed his delight at Langstaff accepting the responsibility of captain.
He believes that the forward has everything it takes to become a true leader on and off the pitch for the team as they eye a push for promotion to League One in the future.
“Firstly, on behalf of everyone at the club, I would like to thank Kyle Cameron for his service as captain over the last three years,” said Maynard, via the club’s official website.
“He led the team back into the EFL and his contribution throughout his time in the role isn’t lost on anyone.
“However, we feel this summer presents us with an opportunity to bring constructive change to the leadership structure within the squad as we prepare to embark on what will be another highly competitive League Two promotion challenge.
