Fernandez-Pardo is a Newcastle player

Newcastle United have announced the signing of Matias Fernandez-Pardo. The 21-year-old Belgian joined from Lille in a full transfer, and the amount of the deal was £51 million. Fernandez-Pardo became Newcastle's eighth newcomer in this transfer window. In the team of forty, the football player will play under number 20. Newcastle head coach Mathias Jaissle praised the rookie and noted his technical qualities, speed and explosiveness. According to the mentor, the Belgian is capable not only of scoring, but also of providing assists and beating opponents one-on-one. The transfer of Fernandez-Pardo took place against the background of active interest in the player from other European clubs. The striker has also previously been linked with Arsenal, who have eyed him as an alternative to Julian Alvarez.