Newcastle United have completed the signing of Lewis Hall on a season-long loan from Chelsea, with an obligation to make the transfer permanent next summer.
Eddie Howe has added further quality to his Newcastle squad after completing the signing of Lewis Hall on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
The deal includes an obligation to buy ‘based on a performance-related criteria’, the club have confirmed in a statement.
Hall, who can play as a full-back and as a central midfielder, will provide the Magpies with a versatile option in both defence and midfield ahead of their Champions League campaign.
🤝 Welcome to Newcastle United, Lewis Hall!
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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 22, 2023
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Speaking to the club website, Newcastle fan Hall displayed his excitement at joining the club he’s been brought up to support.
“I’m very proud. Me and my family are Newcastle fans, and for me and my brother growing up, it was drilled into us that we were Newcastle. It’s a big club and I can’t wait to get started.
“I got a lot of experience last year in some big fixtures and I was really proud of the way I progressed as a player and a person. To now be here at Newcastle, the club that I’ve supported since I was a kid, I’m honoured and very proud to wear this shirt.
“It’s very exciting. When you look back on last season and the way the team performed – not just the results, but the performances the team were putting in – it was amazing.
“There’s so many talented players and we’ve got the Champions League now as well so there’s many different competitions that I know the team will be wanting to do well in, and hopefully get a trophy or two as well.”
Magpies boss Howe revealed that the club, along with others, had been tracking Hall ‘closely’, and expressed his delight at securing the 18-year-old’s signature.
“I’m delighted to welcome Lewis to Newcastle United.” Howe said.
“He is a player we have tracked closely, as have a number of clubs, so it’s very pleasing to secure him and to add a player of his quality, versatility and high potential to our squad.
“I’d like to thank everyone involved for their tireless work to bring in the players we have.
“A lot of time, effort and resource goes into a transfer window, but we have a real togetherness at all levels here and I appreciate that teamwork and support.”
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