Højbjerg stripped of Marseille captaincy after rejecting Newcastle move

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has reportedly been stripped of the Marseille captaincy after rejecting a proposed £15 million move to Newcastle United, according to the Daily Mail. The Denmark international was reportedly willing to remain at Marseille despite Newcastle’s interest and an agreement between the clubs.

His decision is said to have frustrated Marseille owner Pablo Longoria, contributing to the decision to remove him as captain. Højbjerg, who joined Marseille from Tottenham, now faces an uncertain future at the French club. Newcastle had identified the experienced midfielder as a potential addition, but the proposed transfer has failed to materialise before the latest deadline.