The 19-year-old midfielder Chelsea who has transitioned to a left-back position joined Newcastle during the summer on a season-long loan, accompanied by a £34 million obligation to buy as part of the agreement. The activation of this clause depends on various factors, including appearances, but as of now, it has not been triggered.
Despite being initially deemed ineligible to play against Chelsea, Newcastle obtained special dispensation to field the player, who graduated from the Cobham academy, in their match against the Blues. This decision came after he was unable to participate in Newcastle’s 4-1 victory at St. James’ Park in the Premier League.
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Hall, who notably scored in the 3-0 triumph against Manchester United in the previous round, had accumulated 12 appearances for Chelsea before departing in the summer. The agreement between Chelsea and Newcastle was finalized at the ownership level in late August, offering a late solution to assist with Financial Fair Play (FFP) concerns.
For Chelsea, the deal served as a means to generate funds, especially crucial after spending £1 billion over the last three transfer windows. Notably, the inclusion of academy graduates in such transactions contributes to the club’s ‘pure profit’ on the financial books. On the other hand, Newcastle opted for a deferred payment approach, as an upfront deal was financially challenging, intending to make the transfer permanent in the upcoming season.
