What happened. Newcastle United have completed the signing of Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for £51m, with the forward penning a long-term contract and taking the No 20 shirt.

Scored eight goals in 41 appearances for Lille last season.
Capped five times by Belgium and part of their World Cup squad.
His arrival allows Nick Woltemade to leave on loan, with Juventus in talks.

“I spoke to the head coach and he really showed how much he wanted me to be here.”
— Matias Fernandez-Pardo

Fernandez-Pardo is expected to bolster Newcastle's attack as they continue their summer spending spree.

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