Federico Fernandez has shared a fond farewell to Newcastle United after completing a deadline-day exit to Elche. The former Argentina international brought a four-year stay on Tyneside to an end with a move to the La Liga side on Thursday.
Fernandez made 89 appearances for the Magpies after joining from Swansea City and scored twice. The veteran centre-back also captained the club on several occasions in the absence of Jamaal Lascelles.
Fernandez was a first-team regular under both Rafa Benitez and Steve Bruce, but saw his opportunities limited under Eddie Howe last season. The former Napoli star only made two appearances under the current head coach, but his influence behind the scenes during the club's successful bid for survival was described as 'incredible'.
