Newcastle United has secured the services of Lewis Hall from Premier League rivals, Chelsea, as their fourth signing of the summer transfer window. The talented teenager is expected to pair Joelinton in the center of the park.
The 18-year-old has sealed a loan transfer to Newcastle for the imminent season, paving the way for a permanent move next season. The financial aspects of this deal reveal a substantial investment, with $36 million as the base fee, supplemented by an additional $9 million contingent upon certain performance-related criteria.
Originally devised as a strategy to navigate Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, Hall’s initiation at Newcastle will be a season-long loan. The deal has a mandatory buy option clause that will kick in next season.
The young English defender is ready to formalize his commitment to the club by signing a contract upon his permanent move next season. While specifics regarding wage distribution during the loan tenure remain ambiguous, his medical is going to take place later this week.
Lewis Hall to Newcastle, here we go! Loan deal with mandatory buy option clause — medical booked later today 🚨⚫️⚪️ #NUFC
Total package worth £35m add-ons included. “This is gonna be our final signing”, Howe announced.
Hall leaves after signing new deal at #CFC few days ago. pic.twitter.com/gUWqIUonWn
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2023
Lewis Hall will be a strong contender for the left-back position, engaging in competition with Dan Burn. The move concluded Newcastle’s pursuit of Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney.
Initially, Hall was going to join Crystal Palace on a loan deal where Crystal Palace would cover Hall’s full wages. The deal was in the advanced stages due to a long-standing relationship between the managers of the two clubs Roy Hodgson and Mauricio Pochettino, but Newcastle made an offer with a fee that was too good to be ignored by the Blues.
⚫️⚪️ Newcastle’s incomings this summer:
🇮🇹 Sandro Tonali
🏴 Harvey Barnes
🏴 Tino Livramento
🏴 Lewis HallVERY impressive window! 👏 pic.twitter.com/aAytGQxXJZ
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) August 18, 2023
Hall’s emergence on the Premier League stage occurred during a 1-0 defeat for Chelsea against Newcastle in November 2022. Throughout the previous season, he participated in 11 matches across various competitions, which include nine Premier League clashes. His achievements culminated in the distinction of winning the Academy Player of the Year for 2023 at Chelsea.
How much did Lewis Hall earn at Chelsea?
Lewis Hall signed a new six-year deal at Chelsea in August 2023 before moving to Newcastle United.
This substantial commitment from Hall involves a freshly agreed-upon six-year tenure, further supplemented by the inclusion of an optional extension for an additional year. The rationale behind this extensive contract lies within Hall’s commendable performance, as his initial twelve senior appearances at Stamford Bridge garnered acclaim.
Preceding his departure, Spotrac and Capology reported that Hall’s earnings at Chelsea amounted to $8,900 weekly, translating to a season’s accumulation of $460,000. However, these earnings experienced a significant boost with the signing of his new contract in August.
🚨 Lewis Hall signed a new six-year deal with an option for an extra year at Chelsea today. 🥳
Now expected to sign for Crystal Palace on a season-long loan but deal he won’t likely be able to play for them this weekend 🦅: https://t.co/jol2ZezrMq #CFC
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) August 10, 2023
Neither the parent club nor the Magpies have confirmed the wage package but the defender has already completed the move. The specifics of his updated wages will dissipate following the completion of his medical evaluation at Newcastle United.
Additionally, Newcastle United will communicate whether they will wholly shoulder the financial responsibility throughout the loan period or they will assume only partial obligations.