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French media L'Équipe reports that Newcastle United has officially entered negotiations with Lille for 21-year-old Belgian winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo, following Atletico Madrid's earlier interest. Newcastle has tabled an offer of approximately €40 million (€45 million including bonuses) for the player, who is under contract until 2029. Despite Lille president Olivier Létang's insistence on not selling the player without a replacement, Fernandez-Pardo remains determined to leave the club, even with the opportunity to play in the Champions League. The player has reportedly boycotted a match to force the transfer. The final week of the transfer window is expected to see intense negotiations between the clubs.
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French media outlet L'Equipe reports that Newcastle United has joined the race to sign Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo, as the transfer window enters its final week.
Key Details
- Player: Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21 years old, contract until 2029
- Current club: Lille
- Suitors: Atletico Madrid and now Newcastle United
Transfer Situation
According to L'Equipe's renowned reporter Loïc Tanzi, Lille president Olivier Letang remains firm in his stance not to sell the Belgian international, particularly without a replacement secured. However, interested clubs are pushing to accelerate negotiations.
Newcastle United, with significantly greater financial resources than Atletico Madrid, has officially begun talks with the winger. The English club may present an offer that could make Lille reconsider.
Offer on the Table
An offer of approximately €40 million (excluding bonuses), rising to €45 million including bonuses, is already under consideration at Lille.
Player's Stance
Despite the opportunity to play in the Champions League with Lille, Fernandez-Pardo remains determined to leave the club this summer.
The final week of negotiations is expected to be intense.
Source: L'Equipe Posted in Shanghai | Reads: 948
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