
Gateshead FC is delighted to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Max Thompson until June 2028.
The 22-year-old arrives on Tyneside until the end of the 2027/28 season having recently spent a short-term spell with Enterprise National League side Hartlepool United, appearing three times for Pools following his departure from boyhood club Newcastle United.
Thompson joined Newcastle at 11 years old and went on to feature in The Magpies’ UEFA Champions League squads during the 2025/26 season, making the bench on seven occasions.
The goalkeeper has also spent time on loan in EFL League One, League Two and the Scottish Championship with Northampton Town, Chesterfield and Ayr United respectively.
Welcome to Gateshead, Max!
Subject to FA and National League approval.

