Newcastle United 26-year-old confirms’season-ending’ injury as clause is activatedAfter his loan stint at Sao Paulo was terminated due to injury, Jamal Lewis has returned to Newcastle United.
The left-back’s transfer to the Brazilian champions during the summer caused eyebrows to raise. Lewis was anticipated to return to the EFL after spending the previous season on loan at Watford. Instead, the 26-year-old seized the opportunity to experience life in South America.
However, his voyage has been cut short after only six appearances due to an ankle injury.March marks the commencement of the 2025 season for Sao Paulo. Lewis will have returned to England and will have been recovering from surgery for a few months by that time.
Lewis expressed his disappointment on social media, stating that he will be unable to resume his journey with São Paulo FC in the upcoming season. “I have been experiencing significant pain while playing for months, necessitating surgery and a few months of recovery.”
Belmonte informed UOL that “Jamal may not be residing in Sao Paulo.” “We have a clause in his contract that allows Newcastle to summon him at the beginning of the season, and we have the option to return him.”
We have an exceptional relationship with Newcastle.He is currently experiencing ankle discomfort, and we are conducting an evaluation.
It has already been negotiated with Newcastle that, in the event that surgery is necessary, he will return to England for the procedure and the subsequent recuperation period.
Lewis’ 2024-25 season will be effectively concluded by the injury, as it will likely prevent him from returning to the loan market next month. In order to be eligible to participate, Lewis must be included in Newcastle’s 25-man Premier League squad.
Lewis played for Eddie Howe’s team during the preseason; however, his most recent competitive appearance occurred on the final day of the 2022-23 season. In June, he will be out of contract after joining the Magpies from Norwich City for £15 million in 2020.
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