TRANSFER COMPLETE: Newcastle's Lewis completes season long loan to São Paulo

Jamal made the switch from Norwich City to Newcastle United in 2020 and has since featured in 36 competitive matches for the Magpies. However, he has faced challenges in cementing his place in the first team in the past few years.

His last outing for the club was in August and he was unlikely to earn many minutes this season which left the door open for clubs to make a loan bid. 

Lewis enjoyed the duration of last season on loan at Watford, playing 38 times for the Hornets in all competitions, bagging 2 assists. 

He spoke about the move and how he cannot wait to get started at such an exciting club. 

"I want to try and win Cups and push up the League. I’m super excited to meet all the São Paulo fans. I’ve seen some games and I can’t wait to step out on that pitch,” he said. 

"The Premier League is intense, it’s tough, it has a lot of quality, so hopefully I can bring a lot of that and contribute to São Paulo.” 

Lewis was originally expected to link up with Northern Ireland today ahead of their Nations League double-header with Luxembourg and Bulgaria but manager Michael O’Neill revealed that the Brazil move was on the cards. 

“Jamal is planning to join us later in the week after he completes his Visa requirements and medical checks in Brazil. We wish him the best of luck in his new move to São Paulo.” 

Lewis has the chance to win a number of trophies with Sao Paulo and could become a key player as the club aims for the title.