Newcastle close in on £55m deal for Fernandez-Pardo
Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo in a deal worth up to £55m.
Newcastle United have inked forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for an initial £51.4m. The 21-year-old Belgian player was welcomed to Tyneside on Monday, where he underwent a medical and signed a long-term contract. Fernandez-Pardo expressed his pride in joining a major club and praised the atmosphere, stating that he has been following the team closely before the move.
The young player, who was previously overlooked by Lille's squad for a match against Paris St-Germain, emphasized his hunger to progress with Newcastle, noting that it made perfect sense for his career progression. He is known for his versatility and technical ability, and head coach Matthias Jaissle believes he can score, assist, and take on opponents.
Jaissle is confident that Newcastle fans will enjoy watching Fernandez-Pardo's performance, and the club expressed excitement about having him on their roster.
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