- Jamal Lewis has flown to Brazil to finish a transfer from Newcastle to Sao Paulo
- Northern Eire supervisor Michael O’Neill revealed that the transfer was imminent
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Newcastle United’s Jamal Lewis will be part of up along with his Northern Eire team-mates barely later than deliberate after touring to Brazil to finish a transfer to Sao Paulo.
Left again Lewis, 26, has featured in 31 Premier League video games for Newcastle since arriving from Norwich in September 2020.
However he spent the 2023-24 marketing campaign on mortgage at Watford, the place he made 36 appearances within the Championship.
Lewis is now set for one more mortgage away from St James’ Park as he’s anticipated to hitch the crew at the moment sixth within the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A.
It’s understood that an preliminary mortgage deal is more likely to develop right into a everlasting swap away from Newcastle, the place Lewis has lower than 12 months remaining on his present contract.
Jamal Lewis (pictured, proper, enjoying for Newcastle in 2021) is about to hitch Sao Paulo in Brazil
Lewis performed for Newcastle throughout their pre-season video games however spent final season out on mortgage
There has thus far been no official affirmation from both Newcastle or Sao Paulo, however Northern Eire supervisor Michael O’Neill revealed that the transfer was imminent.
‘Jamal is planning to hitch us later within the week after he completes his visa necessities and medical checks in Brazil,’ stated O’Neill, talking forward of his crew’s Nations League fixtures towards Luxembourg and Bulgaria.
‘We want him one of the best of luck in his new transfer to Sao Paulo.’
Lewis later spoke to the media at an airport in Brazil. Discussing his pleasure at becoming a member of Sao Paulo, he stated: ‘I am tremendous excited to fulfill all of the Sao Paulo followers. I’ve seen some video games and I am unable to wait to step out on that pitch, in order that’s an important factor.
‘For me personally, the Premier League is intense, it is robust, it has plenty of high quality, so hopefully I can convey all of that, I can convey my athleticism – I like to run down the wing on the left facet of the pitch, defend, assault, rating targets, assist with assists – so hopefully I can contribute for Sao Paulo.’
Lewis pictured talking to reporters who had gathered to greet him at an airport in Brazil
Left again Lewis pictured leaving the airport after being interviewed by the Brazilian media
Northern Eire supervisor Michael O’Neill broke the information that Lewis was set for Sao Paulo
The Premier League switch window closed final Friday however English golf equipment can nonetheless promote gamers to groups in international locations the place the window continues to be open.
Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe stated on Sunday following a 2-1 win over Tottenham: ‘Possibly the gamers which have been linked with a transfer, like Jamal Lewis, might probably go away, however definitely we hope nobody else does.’
