Newcastle beat Crystal Palace to the signing of defender Lewis Hall- despite the player having agreed personal terms with the south London club.
Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of young Chelsea defender Lewis Hall weeks after he signed a fresh six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Eddie Howe’s team have signed Hall initially on loan but there is a clause that has an obligation to buy next season based on his performance and the team’s general success.
According to reports, a fee of £28m plus £7m in add-ons will be activated at the end of the season which essentially means he is not likely to return to Stamford Bridge this season.
“To now be here at Newcastle, the club that I’ve supported since I was a kid, I’m honoured and very proud to wear this shirt,” Hall said.
“Me and my family are Newcastle fans, and for me and my brother growing up, it was drilled into us that we were Newcastle. It’s a big club and I can’t wait to get started.”
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