Former Mansfield Town ace finally signs for new League Two side after tricky transfer situation
Aaron Lewis has finally found a new club after his departure from Mansfield Town this summer.
The Welshman has returned to home soil with a move back to former club Newport County, ending his spell as a free agent.
Lewis left the One Call Stadium at the end of the 2025/26 season upon the expiration of his contract. Stags had reportedly put multiple new offers on the table in attempt to keep him at the club but he turned away the approaches.
In January, Plymouth Argyle and Stevenage were both showing interest in Lewis but Stags rejected offers from both League One rivals.
After leaving Mansfield Town, the 28-year-old was linked with Bradford City and Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone. Lewis spent time with the two clubs as a trialist but both opted not to offer him a deal in the end.
After featuring in Bradford’s pre-season friendlies, the Bantams favoured Everton Academy graduate Reece Welch, who had also been on trial.
St Johnstone also played Lewis in a behind-closed-doors match last month but decided against bringing him to the club full-time.
Now, Lewis has completed his next move and has re-joined Newport County, three years after leaving Rodney Parade for the Stags. The versatile midfielder first spent time with the Exiles on loan during the 2020/2021 season, before signing on a permanent deal.
He made a cameo appearance in Newport’s 2-1 win over Grimsby Town on Saturday.
“I had a conversation a couple of times over the summer with them and then spoke to the gaffer about coming in and training, and I was impressed from day one,” Lewis told club media.
“It’s obviously different from the last time I was here. Especially the training facilities, they’ve come on leaps and bounds. Everything about this place has got a good buzz to it.”