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title: "‘Can he manage the team?’ – Newcastle fans share brilliant reaction to Francillette signing"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2019-08-20T12:00:54Z"
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# ‘Can he manage the team?’ – Newcastle fans share brilliant reaction to Francillette signing

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.

![Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/1146957456.jpg)

The club finally announced the signing on their [official website](https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/magpies-complete-francillette-signing/) 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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### Read Newcastle verdict

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.