Background of the Transfer
Nineteen-year-old defender Lewis Hall has completed his permanent transfer from Chelsea to Newcastle United after a season-long loan at St. James’ Park. The transfer deal reportedly includes a £28 million fee, with an additional £7 million in potential add-ons, agreed upon during his initial loan move last summer.
Hall’s Journey at Chelsea
Hall began his football journey at Chelsea as an Under-8 in the Academy, where he honed his skills over 12 years. He progressed through the ranks, signing his first scholarship with Chelsea in the summer of 2021. Hall quickly became a regular in the U18 and U21 teams, eventually earning first-team recognition.
Key Milestones at Chelsea
Hall made his full debut in the FA Cup against Chesterfield, becoming the youngest player to start an FA Cup tie for Chelsea and providing an assist in a 5-1 victory. He also made his Premier League debut, starting in key away matches against top teams such as Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United. Last summer, Hall was capped at the England Under-21 level and joined Newcastle on loan, where he made 22 first-team appearances and scored twice.
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Permanent Move to Newcastle
Now, with a long-term contract at Newcastle, Hall looks to continue his promising career on Tyneside. He expressed his pride and excitement about building on his previous season and continuing his journey with Newcastle United. Hall emphasized the welcoming environment at the club and his eagerness to repay the faith shown in him by the fans, the manager, and his teammates.
Hall’s Statement
“I am extremely proud to be able to build on last season and continue my journey at Newcastle United. The fans, the manager and his staff, my teammates and everyone at the club have made me feel so welcome that I want to repay the faith they’ve shown in me.
When you pull on the black and white shirt, there is no feeling like it and playing in front of the best supporters in the country is extra special for me being a Toon fan.
I gained a lot of experience last season, and with the squad we have, we’ll be looking to push on even further this season. I can’t wait to get started.”
Looking Ahead
With his permanent move to Newcastle, Hall aims to further develop his career and contribute significantly to the team’s success in the upcoming seasons. His experience and talent promise to be valuable assets for Newcastle United as they strive for greater achievements.