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Done deal: Lille to Newcastle, ANNOUNCED BY THE CLUB on 1 September 2026 on a five-year contract, taking the No 20 shirt., confirmed 2026-09-01. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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🇫🇷 Newcastle like winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo at Lille, but there is a feeling he'll have options elsewhere 🇩🇪 Also monitoring situation of Said El Mala at Cologne 🔴 The pair are among Liverpool's list of back-up options in wide areas
First reported 2026-06-23 19:14 BST
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Liverpool have concrete interest in Matias Fernandez-Pardo. #LFC
First reported 2026-06-09 17:25 BST
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🚨#Lille Matias Fernandez‑Pardo has expressed his wish to leave this summer. 📌 Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal are interested, with other clubs also monitoring. ❌ Lille deny any sale and insist he is not for transfer.
First reported 2026-07-29 10:01 BST
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🚨🔴⚪️ EXCLUSIVE: RB Leipzig submit official bid to Lille for Matias Fernandez-Pardo. Proposal worth €35m package add-ons included has been received by president Letang this morning, personally working on this deal. Negotiations ongoing as Leipzig want Pardo.
First reported 2026-08-23 12:25 BST
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🚨 EXCL: Understand Arsenal have established a dialogue with Matias Fernandez-Pardo's entourage. #AFC long term admirers of Lille star, who's pushing to leave. Newcastle also in the mix. More to follow @caughtoffside...
First reported 2026-08-29 09:59 BST
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🚨#Tottenham Tottenham plan to join the race for Matias Fernandez‑Pardo to strengthen their attack. 📌 Atletico Madrid have already bid €35M; Manchester City are monitoring. 💰 Lille won’t negotiate below €70M.
First reported 2026-08-13 13:45 BST
🚨 Matias Fernandez-Pardo could still leave Lille this summer with top clubs moving and preparing to bid soon. Lille president Letang insists to keep the player but proposals will be on the table to discuss situation soon.
First reported 2026-07-31 21:19 BST
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⚡ MATÍAS FERNÁNDEZ-PARDO – LATEST UPDATE 🇧🇪 21yo Lille forward remains a top target – but no confirmed 3rd bid submitted yet ✅ 🔢 Bid history: • 1st: ~€40m + add-ons ❌ rejected • 2nd: ~€45m ❌ still below asking price • Rumoured €60m 3rd bid – NOT confirmed as lodged 💰 Lille want €70m (~£60m) – firm price, NO pressure to sell after Bouaddi deal 📊 Latest: • Still pushing but gap remains big • Player wants PL move ✅ • Atletico Madrid & RB Leipzig also interested • Lille have pulled him from first-team training – won't feature again this window ⏳ Deadline: Monday 1 Sep – time running short! • Newcastle also monitoring alternatives if price stays too high 👇 Follow for every update – nothing confirmed until it's official! #NUFC #FernandezPardo #Transfers
First reported 2026-08-29 09:00 BST
2026-06-23 19:14 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🇫🇷 Newcastle like winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo at Lille, but there is a feeling he'll have options elsewhere 🇩🇪 Also monitoring situation of Said El Mala at Cologne 🔴 The pair are among Liverpool's list of back-up options in wide areas https://t.co/UQQShKBxOc
2026-08-24 15:44 BST
PLAY ONMatthias Jaissle hinted at new No.10/forward when we spoke to him last night Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo was a target pre window & he has been revisited in recent days Video below on why NUFC’s start should be something to build on, not rest 🔗 LINK: https://t.co/XPMazSnQNA https://t.co/mUowMc0qdC
2026-08-26 13:03 BST
PLAY ON🚨 Why Matias Fernandez-Pardo to Newcastle is NOT dead! ⚠️ Big update within BUMPER Newcastle Confidential! Plus... 🇧🇷 Joelinton injury FINALLY revealed! 💰 Minteh sell-on clause TRUTH! 🩻 Burn LIGAMENT reality! 🇩🇰 Osula FOOT latest! 🧤 Pope TWIST! https://t.co/JsoryHWGp1
2026-09-01 09:27 BST
STANDS🩻 Matias Fernandez-Pardo has completed his medical & will take the No.20 jersey at NUFC ⏳ Belgian in line for debut at home to Bournemouth on Saturday https://t.co/mqkiVcrzIr
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🚨#Lille Newcastle United have made contact regarding Lille striker Matias Fernandez‑Pardo. 🔥 If the Diomande deal does not go through, the player is also on Liverpool’s shortlist. 👀 Aston Villa scouts travelled to the United States to watch Fernandez‑Pardo and meet his representatives. After this initial contact, Villa are expected to assess his performances against top opposition before approaching Lille.
First reported 2026-06-24 12:40 BST
2026-06-24 12:40 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨#Lille Newcastle United have made contact regarding Lille striker Matias Fernandez‑Pardo. 🔥 If the Diomande deal does not go through, the player is also on Liverpool’s shortlist. 👀 Aston Villa scouts travelled to the United States to watch Fernandez‑Pardo and meet his representatives. After this initial contact, Villa are expected to assess his performances against top opposition before approaching Lille.
2026-08-30 08:58 BST
PLAY ON🚨#Lille Newcastle United is leading the race to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo. Liverpool remains linked with the player. https://t.co/FtAkyyGyA4 https://t.co/aTLjs0aIsu
2026-08-31 13:15 BST
PLAY ON🚨#Newcastle Matias Fernandez‑Pardo is expected to move to the Premier League. 📌 Newcastle United are the most likely destination. 💰 The club are ready to pay €65M. https://t.co/dmUqmMszKi https://t.co/tpprCGgbQB
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Newcastle United have an interest in Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo and have discussed signing the player. But expectations are low it can be agreed after reports of an offer revealed by @Tanziloic Let’s wait and see. #nufc are looking to bring in more than one player this week
First reported 2026-08-24 13:59 BST
2026-08-24 13:59 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ONNewcastle United have an interest in Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo and have discussed signing the player. But expectations are low it can be agreed after reports of an offer revealed by @Tanziloic Let’s wait and see. #nufc are looking to bring in more than one player this week
2026-08-25 16:47 BST
PLAY ONUPDATE Newcastle remain in the mix for Matias Fernandez-Pardo. He has been a long standing target and is open to the move. However, there are a number of clubs in a similar position and he will have plenty of options if Lille agree a price to sell. One to watch but don’t get your hopes up is my advice #nufc
2026-08-28 12:24 BST
PLAY ONNewcastle are trying to make a final push to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille. As I’ve said for a few days, it’s a difficult one to do but they are trying. They also like Bilal El Kannouss at Stuttgart and have an idea of the framework of a deal #nufc Let’s see what happens. After @ChrisDHWaugh
2026-08-31 14:11 BST
PLAY ON🚨BREAKING Newcastle United are close to finalising a deal for long term target Matias Fernandez-Pardo. Huge moment. He’s been close to the top of their wanted list all summer. It’s not finalised yet but progressing in that direction. Woltemade now expected to leave for Italy More to follow @TeleFootball #nufc
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#Nufc bid 45m euros for Fernandez Pardo at Lille
First reported 2026-08-24 14:06 BST
2026-08-24 14:06 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON#Nufc bid 45m euros for Fernandez Pardo at Lille
2026-08-25 12:01 BST
PLAY ONFinal bid of 60m euros in for Fernandez Pardo #NUFC
2026-08-28 18:48 BST
PLAY ONWhispers #Nufc have gone slightly higher again on Pardo, Lille looking for replacement before sanctioning the go ahead. Club didn’t think it could be done this summer, but movement of players and possibly Woltemade has opened the door to take advantage. Would be huge for club.
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🚨 BREAKING — FERNÁNDEZ-PARDO BID CONFIRMED 🚨 ✅ Newcastle have submitted an official bid for Matías Fernández-Pardo 💰 €40m base + €5m bonuses = €45m total (~£38.5m) ❌ Lille have REJECTED the offer — want more 🔄 Player wants the move — but competition is hot (Leipzig, Atlético, Arsenal) Confirmed by L'Équipe / Loïc Tanzi — trusted French football source. Last few days of the window — could yet ramp up! 👀 #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #FernandezPardo #Transfers #ToonArmy @NUFCNews24 No Information from my source but still could be true 🤔 Sources: 🔗 | 🔗 | 🔗
Translated: Newcastle submitted €45m bid for Matías Fernández-Pardo; Lille rejected it, wanting more; Leipzig, Atlético, Arsenal also interested
First reported 2026-08-24 14:24 BST
2026-08-24 14:24 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨 BREAKING — FERNÁNDEZ-PARDO BID CONFIRMED 🚨 ✅ Newcastle have submitted an official bid for Matías Fernández-Pardo 💰 €40m base + €5m bonuses = €45m total (~£38.5m) ❌ Lille have REJECTED the offer — want more 🔄 Player wants the move — but competition is hot (Leipzig, Atlético, Arsenal) Confirmed by L'Équipe / Loïc Tanzi — trusted French football source. Last few days of the window — could yet ramp up! 👀 #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #FernandezPardo #Transfers #ToonArmy @NUFCNews24 No Information from my source but still could be true 🤔 Sources: 🔗 https://t.co/eUYDzLZz7B | 🔗 https://t.co/J3AAoAFvEs | 🔗 https://t.co/2t03HP6PjH
Translated: Newcastle submitted €45m bid for Matías Fernández-Pardo; Lille rejected it, wanting more; Leipzig, Atlético, Arsenal also interested
2026-08-30 09:38 BST
PLAY ON💥 BREAKING: Fernández-Pardo – Representatives & Player Heading to Newcastle! Fresh from my source this second: - ✅ His reps flying into Newcastle this afternoon - ✅ Given green light from Lille to negotiate with the player - ✅ Matías Fernández-Pardo himself due to fly in later today to finalise the deal ⚠️ STAY CAUTIOUS though – nothing official yet! My Nico González info was set in stone… but until pen hits paper, nothing is done. Treat this as strong movement, NOT confirmed ✅ ⏳ Keep it locked here – I’ll update the second I know more! @NUFCNews24 #NUFC #FernandezPardo #TransferNews #Breaking
2026-08-31 18:50 BST
PLAY ON✈️ TOUCHDOWN! FERNÁNDEZ-PARDO IS HERE! AND JUST LIKE THAT… HE’S LANDED ON TYNESIDE! ✅ Exactly as myself and @MaskedTweeta reported – right time, right flight, right player! 🎯 Proof once again: we don’t guess – we KNOW. 🕵️♂️ 📋 Next steps: Medical & final paperwork ✍️ ⏰ Deadline: Tomorrow 23:00 – race to the line! 👇 History unfolding right now – stick with us for every final step! @NUFCNews24 #NUFC #FernandezPardo #Touchdown #DeadlineDay
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I’ve ignored the Fernandez-Pardo to #NUFC rumours over the last few days because the player wants UCL football. Sadly, it’s as simple as that. We’ll have plenty of alternatives lined up in the background - still exciting times people 🤞🏼
First reported 2026-08-25 14:17 BST
2026-08-25 14:17 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ONI’ve ignored the Fernandez-Pardo to #NUFC rumours over the last few days because the player wants UCL football. Sadly, it’s as simple as that. We’ll have plenty of alternatives lined up in the background - still exciting times people 🤞🏼
2026-08-30 09:15 BST
PLAY ON🚨 MAJOR BREAKING - #NUFC are now CLOSE to sealing an agreement with Lille for Matias Fernandez-Pardo, according to @Santi_J_FM 💣 United have intensified discussions in recent hours and a deal is near! ⏳ https://t.co/F24qvnji2V
2026-08-30 19:00 BST
PLAY ON🚨 Now CONFIRMED by @SimonJones_DM - #NUFC are indeed CLOSE to sealing a deal for Lille star Matias Fernandez-Pardo! 🌟 The 21-year-old Belgium international is seen as a versatile addition who can play ANYWHERE across Matthias Jaissle’s front four. 🇧🇪 https://t.co/w46UZ8gIiv https://t.co/IMwjIisEcf
2026-08-31 14:34 BST
STANDSMatias Fernandez-Pardo to #NUFC is DONE! ✅ 💸 €60m (£51.4m) fixed fee + add-ons ✍🏼 Five-year deal 🇧🇪 6’0” senior Belgium international 🌟 Versatile forward (CF, LW, RW, AM) 🏆 UCL & World Cup experience 🎯 Superb G/A record 💥 Explosive dribbler 🎨 Impressive creatively 💪🏽 EIGHTH senior signing of the window https://t.co/dgSZ0uAnl0
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Newcastle going to try with a final bid for Fernandez Pardo today. €65m inclusive of add ons. Club told Lille they want an answer quickly as they’re ready to move onto other targets. #NUFC
First reported 2026-08-26 12:47 BST
2026-08-26 12:47 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ONNewcastle going to try with a final bid for Fernandez Pardo today. €65m inclusive of add ons. Club told Lille they want an answer quickly as they’re ready to move onto other targets. #NUFC
2026-08-31 14:26 BST
STANDSThe plan from this morning was to get Matias Fernandez-Pardo deal done and get him on a plane today. Agreement reached in the last hours and he’ll be on Tyneside tonight. #NUFC https://t.co/Izu8rdbTMp
2026-08-31 18:13 BST
STANDSFernandez Pardo has touched down in Newcastle. 🛬 Medical will take place over the next hours. 🏥 #NUFC
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@Noahwilliams_77 I told you for Nico, I’m telling you for Pardo. No guns, nothing to jump on. 😂 Pardo will fly today to Newcastle. The deal is agreed.
First reported 2026-08-31 14:23 BST
2026-08-31 14:23 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS@Noahwilliams_77 I told you for Nico, I’m telling you for Pardo. No guns, nothing to jump on. 😂 Pardo will fly today to Newcastle. The deal is agreed.
2026-09-01 09:09 BST
STANDS🚨⚪️⚫️ Matias Fernández Pardo deal: all documents have been signed by Lille and Newcastle. https://t.co/pdbWc7nbDC
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🚨 Newcastle United agree fee with Lille to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo. Deal for 21yo #LOSC forward in process of being finalised - Belgium int’l to travel & take medical before joining #NUFC on 5yr contract until 2031 @TheAthleticFC after @FabrizioRomano
First reported 2026-08-31 14:28 BST
→ citing Fabrizio Romano's report from 2026-08-31 14:23 BST
#NUFC have agreed a €60m + €5m deal for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo. Move driven by Matthias Jaissle @JacobsBen @talkSPORT
First reported 2026-08-31 14:41 BST
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💥✅ BREAKING: DEAL AGREED! Fernández-Pardo to Newcastle! ✅ Lille have ACCEPTED Newcastle’s bid – around £63m + add-ons ✅ Player now FREE to speak with Newcastle ✅ His reps flying in this afternoon → player arriving later today to finalise terms ✍️ 📊 Full picture: • Lille green light given ✅ • Personal terms & medical next steps • Window closes Monday 1 Sep – timeline tight but clear path now! ⚠️ STAY CAUTIOUS – other clubs still circling! Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, RB Leipzig & more have all shown serious interest this window – nothing is fully safe until it's officially announced! 🚨 ⚠️ Nothing 100% until signed, sealed & announced – but this is the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for all summer! 🔥 @NUFCNews #NUFC #FernandezPardo #TransferNews #DoneDealSoon
First reported 2026-08-30 09:51 BST
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🚨⚫️⚪️ Newcastle are exploring a deal to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo before Deadline Day. #NUFC are considering the 21 y/o striker from Lille a very interesting player. As of now, nothing is advanced or close to being a done deal. One to watch, but Newcastle are on it. @SkySportDE 🇧🇪
First reported 2026-08-30 10:43 BST
2026-08-30 10:43 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨⚫️⚪️ Newcastle are exploring a deal to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo before Deadline Day. #NUFC are considering the 21 y/o striker from Lille a very interesting player. As of now, nothing is advanced or close to being a done deal. One to watch, but Newcastle are on it. @SkySportDE 🇧🇪
2026-08-31 16:01 BST
STANDS🚨💥 Matias Fernandez-Pardo to Newcastle - DONE DEAL ✔️ Full agreement reached with Lille for the transfer of the 21 y/o striker. #NUFC explored the deal, as reported earlier this week. He is set to travel to Newcastle tonight to finalise the move. €60m guaranteed transfer fee, post @FabrizioRomano. Contract until 2031. Nick Woltemade has therefore been given permission to leave the club. @SkySportDE 🇧🇪
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EXCL: Newcastle and Lille have reached an agreement over the signing of Matias Fernandez-Pardo. ✅ The Belgium international will fly into Newcastle tonight. ✈️ #NUFC
First reported 2026-08-31 12:14 BST
🚨⚪️⚫️ EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle have agreed deal to sign Matias Fernández Pardo from Lille, here we go! 💣 #NUFC set to pay €60m fee plus add-ons to Lille, Fernández Pardo has said yes to Magpies project. Top signing done for Newcastle: Fernández Pardo will fly TODAY. ✈️
First reported 2026-08-31 13:59 BST
2026-08-31 13:59 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨⚪️⚫️ EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle have agreed deal to sign Matias Fernández Pardo from Lille, here we go! 💣 #NUFC set to pay €60m fee plus add-ons to Lille, Fernández Pardo has said yes to Magpies project. Top signing done for Newcastle: Fernández Pardo will fly TODAY. ✈️ https://t.co/8KgauFXHbw
🔜 Done Deal and confirmed! Matias #FernandezPardo to #Newcastle from #Lille for 60M. Contract until 2031. #transfers #NUFC #LOSC
First reported 2026-08-31 14:20 BST
🚨 Newcastle closing in on deal to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille 🇧🇪 21-yr-old Belgian has agreed terms & plans in place to complete move ✍️ Sources say final details being sorted
First reported 2026-08-31 14:37 BST
2026-08-31 14:37 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨 Newcastle closing in on deal to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille 🇧🇪 21-yr-old Belgian has agreed terms & plans in place to complete move ✍️ Sources say final details being sorted https://t.co/QewWM5KDpW
✈️ LATEST: Fernández-Pardo ARRIVAL TIMING! My source says: Due to land at Newcastle Airport around 18:20 tonight – subject to no delays ⏰ 📌 Confirmed context matching trusted reporters: - ✅ Deal AGREED – ~€60m + add-ons (£51m+) - ✅ Player flying in TODAY to complete medical & final paperwork - ⏳ Window slams shut Monday night 23:00 – final straight! ⚠️ Still: Flight time from my source – NOT an official scheduled airline number, could be private/charter. Eyes 👀 at the airport welcome! 👇 Locked in – will update the second he touches down! @NUFCNews #NUFC #FernandezPardo #Arrival #DeadlineDay
First reported 2026-08-31 14:56 BST
Matías Fernández-Pardo, the 21-year-old Belgian international forward at Lille, is the center of a transfer saga with Newcastle United. #LFC made enquiries 📞 this afternoon in the last 10 minutes. Very early stage. One of many on the shortlist.
First reported 2026-08-26 16:14 BST
🚨 #Liverpool Liverpool approached Matias Fernandez-Pardo as Cody Gakpo’s replacement. 📌 → Newcastle trying to sign Lille player. 📑 → Liverpool keen to convince Fernandez-Pardo.
First reported 2026-08-29 12:46 BST
2026-07-29 10:01 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨#Lille Matias Fernandez‑Pardo has expressed his wish to leave this summer. 📌 Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal are interested, with other clubs also monitoring. ❌ Lille deny any sale and insist he is not for transfer. https://t.co/zTK4vYo8aZ https://t.co/KLQtWGpL95
2026-08-27 13:28 BST
PLAY ON🚨#EXCL Lille’s Belgian striker Matias Fernandez-Pardo is sparking a massive transfer war! Lille rejected €40M bids from Atletico and Leipzig. Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Villa, and Newcastle remain in active talks. @ekremkonur @football360au 👉https://t.co/BEJJaR0g7U https://t.co/0249qaiTmz https://t.co/LgRQ9tAMxX
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#Newcastle and #Liverpool are in the race to sign Matias #FernandezPardo (born in 2005). #Lille ask €75M to sell him. #transfers #LOSC #NUFC #LFC
First reported 2026-08-30 04:06 BST
🚨#RBLeipzig RB Leipzig have submitted an official €35M bid (including add‑ons) for Matias Fernandez‑Pardo. 📌 Talks are ongoing; after the failed Asllani attempt, Leipzig have made Pardo their priority in the striker search.
First reported 2026-08-23 13:30 BST
@GaryTho14219058 A deal for Pardo will still be difficult, I'm told, but yes, another forward of that quality would tilt the outlook on the window, I feel.
First reported 2026-08-26 16:29 BST
Contract until 2031 for Pardo. #NUFC
First reported 2026-08-31 14:30 BST
2026-08-31 18:07 BST
STANDS⚪️⚫️✈️ EXCL: Matias Fernandez Pardo, on his way to Tyneside as he will become new Newcastle player on Tuesday. Here with his agent from DWMA agency. All done with Lille today for fee over €60m as exclusively revealed. #nufc https://t.co/OMxwfTChWw
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2026-09-01 15:00 BST
PLAY ON🚨 DONE DEAL: Matias Fernandez-Pardo joins Newcastle for £51m from Lille ✍️ Belgian forward, 21, signs 5-yr deal 👕 Will wear No.20 shirt 🔎 Top target since May 🍒 In line for debut vs Bournemouth on Saturday 🗣️ Fernandez-Pardo said: “I spoke to the head coach & he really showed how much he wanted me to be here. In terms of my own career progression, it made complete sense to come so I didn't hesitate at all. “What I've seen is a team that's very ambitious, wants to attack, get forward, really chase teams and go after them, and that's really something I want to take part in as well. “I'm still young, I'm still hungry, and that's why I'm here, and I want to make that progress with Newcastle. I can't wait to start the wonderful adventure here." 🗣️ Ross Wilson said: "Matias is a really important signing for us. As I said last week, we waited patiently on Nico González, and this time we've done the same – only longer. “Matias is a strong example of how a transfer window can unfold with twists and turns along the way. Back in May, he was our top target and we always remained engaged with him. “A lot of hours went into this one, but we're clear on our Newcastle United identity, and Matias, at 21 years old, has speed, intensity and work rate in abundance."
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