'Fernandez-Pardo is Hazard without the finishing product'
French football journalist Jibril Diop has given insight into Lille forward Mathias Fernandez-Pardo who Newcastle are closing in on a deal for. "They're getting a player who's obviously very young, 21-years-old," Diop told BBC Radio Newcastle. "His best attribute is probably one-on-one dribbling and yes, he's very technically gifted as well and obviously, he can improve and become the world…
French football journalist Jibril Diop has provided an assessment of Lille forward Mathias Fernandez-Pardo, a player Newcastle are in pursuit of. Diop highlighted that the 21-year-old is exceptionally young yet possesses several key attributes. Notably, Diop underscored Fernandez-Pardo's exceptional dribbling ability, describing it as his "best attribute."
Additionally, the journalist noted his technical prowess and the potential for significant improvement, positioning him as a future "world beater" for Newcastle. Diop did, however, draw a comparison to Belgian star Eden Hazard, noting that Fernandez-Pardo has been likened to the legendary player since his days in Belgium's youth academy.
Diop stated that the Lille forward is "Eden Hazard without the finishing product," emphasizing that while the comparison is apt, Fernandez-Pardo is unlikely to reach the same level of success as Hazard.
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