Newcastle United have struck a total agreement to sign Lille forward Matias Fernandez Pardo in a deal worth €60 million plus add-ons. The Premier League club locked in a complete club-to-club arrangement with the French side after Fernandez Pardo formally committed to Newcastle’s project alongside Matthias Joycele. The contract structure is finalized and ready for execution, with the attacker scheduled to fly out today to complete his routine medical examinations and sign his contract terms.
The acquisition of the French club’s forward marks a major offensive addition for Newcastle, who moved decisively to secure their primary attacking target. Fernandez Pardo gave his final approval to the Magpies’ project before terms were finalized between the two institutions. With both personal terms and the €60 million transfer framework agreed, the attacker’s arrival on Tyneside requires only the physical medical tests scheduled for later today prior to the official contract signing.
Fernandez Pardo’s arrival comes amidst broader squad movement at Newcastle, where Nick Voldemadi is now expected to leave the club. Concurrently, Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope remains the subject of serious interest from Leeds United. Daniel Farke’s side is actively searching for a starting goalkeeper to safeguard their Premier League status upon returning to the top flight. Leeds turned their focus toward the former Burnley goalkeeper after neither Illan Meslier nor Karl Darlow made a compelling case for the starting spot, with Meslier having been dropped in favor of Darlow during last season’s run-in.
The €60 million deal for Fernandez Pardo builds on Newcastle’s active transfer window, which also saw the club secure Arsenal academy winger Kyran Thompson. The England Under-17 international, recognized as one of England’s brightest young attacking prospects, selected Newcastle after turning down fresh contractual terms at Arsenal. Thompson departs the North London club as a free agent, choosing to integrate into Newcastle’s project alongside Fernandez Pardo.
With Fernandez Pardo traveling today for his medical assessment and contract signing, Newcastle continue to clear administrative hurdles across their squad. The departure of Voldemadi, the acquisition of Thompson on a free transfer, and potential movements involving Pope at Leeds United emphasize a transformative period at St James’ Park. Newcastle’s successful bid to beat out rival interest for youth talent while securing an established €60 million forward from Lille cements their clear transfer strategy in the Premier League.
