The arrival of Fernandez-Pardo marks the final signing of a summer that has seen significant change at Newcastle United. The club has smashed its records for spending and sales in a single window, with eight new signings arriving at the club. This includes the loan move of Nick Woltemade to Juventus, which was finalised on the same afternoon as Fernandez-Pardo's arrival.
Fernandez-Pardo was Newcastle's top target before the window opened, but delicate negotiations with Lille made the deal complex. The 21-year-old forward is seen as a stylistic fit for the side, which made the most sprints in the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Head coach Matthias Jaissle has already cited Fernandez-Pardo's "explosiveness" as an asset to the team.
The summer has been a tale of two very different forwards on deadline day, with Fernandez-Pardo and Woltemade representing two different styles of play. While Woltemade's arrival was a surprise, Fernandez-Pardo's signing is seen as a positive move for the club. The young forward will have to quickly adapt to the team's style and there will inevitably be ups and downs as the campaign progresses.
The signing of Fernandez-Pardo is a key part of Newcastle's plans for the season, and the club will be hoping that he can make a significant impact. The next step for the club will be to see how Fernandez-Pardo adapts to the team's style and how he performs in his first few games.