Fernandez-Pardo Makes First Newcastle Start Against Leeds
Fernandez-Pardo made his first Premier League start for Newcastle United against Leeds United on September 14, 2026. The 21-year-old Belgian forward joined Newcastle from Lille on September 1 for an initial £51.4 million, with potential add-ons. Fernandez-Pardo previously made a 27-minute substitute appearance in Newcastle’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth. Manager Matthias Jaissle selected him after a full week of training but said the club would continue to manage his workload carefully. Fernandez-Pardo scored eight Ligue 1 goals for Lille and has five senior caps for Belgium. Newcastle and Leeds entered the match with identical records of one win, two draws and five points. Newcastle were unbeaten in their previous six meetings with Leeds, while several players were unavailable through injury. The Fernandez-Pardo transfer and his rapid promotion to the starting XI highlight Newcastle’s squad-building plans and the immediate expectations surrounding their record signing.
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