Official! Newcastle sign star forward from France
Newcastle continue their remarkable summer rebuild with another major addition to the attacking line.
Details: Newcastle United have officially announced the signing of 21-year-old Belgium international Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille. The forward has put pen to paper on a long-term contract, while the Premier League club chose not to disclose the transfer fee. Fernandez-Pardo becomes Newcastle's eighth first-team arrival during a transformative summer transfer window.
The Belgian attacker arrives in England after establishing himself as one of Lille's most dangerous offensive players. Fernandez-Pardo can operate on the wing or through the middle, giving Newcastle additional flexibility across the frontline as the club continues to reshape its squad.
The Magpies have been extremely active throughout the summer, and the arrival of Fernandez-Pardo further underlines the scale of the changes taking place at St James' Park. At just 21, the Belgium international is viewed as a player capable of making an immediate contribution while still having significant room for development.
It is worth noting that Fernandez-Pardo made 29 Ligue 1 appearances for Lille in the 2025/26 season, scoring eight goals and providing five assists. His market value was recently estimated by Transfermarkt at €35 million.
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