Newcastle United have completed the signing of young defender Ludwig Francillette.
The 20-year-old joins the club on a permanent basis after impressing during a trial period on Tyneside.
The club finally announced the signing on their official website and shared the news on social media on Monday afternoon.
Twitter: Newcastle United have completed the signing of young defender Ludwig Francillette.
More here:… https://t.co/JR1ksPWoIK (@NUFC)
And these Magpies fans were quick to reply to the news, with a selection of the best responses available below.
Twitter: @NUFC Announce the title (@LongstaffIsMint)
Twitter: @NUFC Can he manage the team? Does he know anything about tactics? (@ToonArmyTheLand)
Twitter: @NUFC https://t.co/NLJXV5tk99 (@NSpares)
Twitter: @NUFC Sound where’s Brucie going to play him? left wing? Centre mid? in goal? (@deenjam2)
Twitter: @NUFC Lads this is good and all that but when we getting some good training facilities? (@alexlaws0n)
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After a difficult few weeks, these responses should bring a much-needed laugh to Newcastle supporters.
Not much is known about the youngster (he doesn’t have a Wikipedia page), however, what we do know is that he’s previously been on the books with Ligue 1 side Dijon and has represented Guadeloupe internationally at youth level.
Francillette will now join up with Neil Redfearn’s Under-23 side and could make his debut against Manchester United on Friday in a Premier League 2 clash.
You never know, if he excels in the Under-23’s, he could well force his way into Steve Bruce’s plans, considering the poor start he’s had.
