Newcastle sign Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for 60m

Newcastle United completed the signing of Belgian forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille on September 1, 2026, the final day of the summer transfer window. The 21-year-old joined on a long-term contract for a reported fee of approximately 60 million pounds, making him the club's eighth first-team arrival of the summer. His transfer was announced by the club on Tuesday, with the player expressing his excitement about the move. Fernandez-Pardo, who can operate across the front line but is primarily a centre forward, made 71 appearances for Lille after joining from Gent in 2024, scoring 12 goals and providing 12 assists.