FABRIZIO ROMANO DROPS NEWCASTLE BOMBSHELL AS PREMIER LEAGUE STAR ‘ACCEPT’ MOVE
Rory Finneran has bid farewell to Blackburn Rovers ahead of his imminent move to Newcastle United.
The 16-year-old wrote himself into the Roversâ history books in January by becoming their youngest-ever debutant at 15-years-old, 10 months and eight days. He was introduced as a late substitute in a FA Cup tie against Cambridge United.
The midfielder featured regularly for the under-21s last season and represented the Republic of Ireland at youth level. Rovers tried to convince him to stay but a switch to St Jamesâ Park is reportedly all-but complete.
âNewcastle have agreed deal to sign Rory Finneran (2008), top talent set to join the club from Blackburn Rovers,â Fabrizio Romano posted on X. âVerbal agreement in place for captain of the Republic of Ireland Under 17’s to be part of Magpies project for the future.
âUnderstand Rory Finneran will sign his contract as new Newcastle player today. Heâs considered a huge talent. Deal done.â
Finneran has already bid farewell to Blackburn. A message on Instagram read: âI would like to say a massive thank you to all the coaches, staff and my teammates at Blackburn over the past 8 years at the club for supporting and helping me develop.
âIt has been an amazing journey, from signing at u8âs to making my first team debut, I have enjoyed every moment and wish the best for everyone at the club. I felt it was the time for a new challenge and I am very excited for the next step in my career.â
Newcastle United under-21s and under-18s are currently searching for new head coaches following Ben Dawsonâs move to Leicester City and Graeme Carrickâs move to Middlesbrough. The Magpies have recently appointed Jack Brazil as the clubâs new Under-16s head coach ahead of the 2024-25 season.