Newcastle swap Woltemade for Fernandez‑Pardo in deadline‑day deals

Nick Woltemade completed a loan move to Juventus on deadline day as Newcastle United confirmed the signing of Matias Fernandez‑Pardo. The forward’s departure and the Belgian’s arrival were announced within hours of each other, underscoring the club’s rapid reshuffle.

Fernandez‑Pardo, a 21‑year‑old who had been Newcastle’s top target before the window opened, was secured after delicate negotiations with Lille. The deal, described as complex, marks the final signing of a summer that saw the Magpies break club records for both spending and sales in a single window.

The transfers arrive against a backdrop of sweeping changes at Tyneside. Head coach Eddie Howe stepped down in July and was succeeded by Matthias Jaissle just weeks before the new campaign began. Captain Bruno Guimaraes, defender Kieran Trippier, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali also left, while eight new faces—including defender Amar Dedic and midfielder Nico Gonzalez—joined the squad.

Season‑ticket holder Adam Widdrington believes the trio’s arrivals, alongside Newcastle’s 2‑2 draw with Liverpool and 2‑0 win at Tottenham Hotspur, altered the narrative surrounding the club. Jaissle highlighted Fernandez‑Pardo’s “explosiveness” as a stylistic fit for a side that recorded the most sprints in the opening Premier League weekend, contrasting with Woltemade’s different profile. The young forward now faces the task of adapting quickly to the demands of the campaign. Woltemade’s loan move to Juventus