Federico Fernandez has sent a touching farewell message to Newcastle United after his deadline day move to Spanish side Elche. The defender, 33, said his goodbyes on Tyneside after six years at the club following his recent first-team exile.
Fernandez fell down the pecking order at Newcastle following Eddie Howe's arrival back in 2021. Recent injures, coupled with the impressive form of Newcastle's central defenders, saw the Argentinian's game time drastically decrease.
Fernandez was unveiled as an Elche player in recent days before being an unused substitute in the 4-0 defeat to Villarreal over the weekend. Speaking upon his arrival, the veteran paid tribute to Newcastle for their treatment over the years.
