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Newcastle United defender Lloyd Kelly is set to complete a permanent exit from the club in the summer.
The player is currently being loaned out in Juventus, and a report by the Chronicle claims that Newcastle is likely to bank £20 million for him.
The contract to sign the defender forever is almost complete due to the specific terms of his contract related to appearances at Italian clubs. Additionally, Juventus agreed to sign the player permanently if he secured European qualifications for next season.
Newcastle needs defensive additions
Newcastle signed the player on a free transfer in July and selling him for £20 million would be a huge financial boost for them. They need to improve their teams in the summer and they can use the revenue from his departure to bring in quality central defenders.
Newcastle looked vulnerable behind this season, and they need a reliable partner for Sven Bottman. It remains to be seen whether they can bring quality additions.
Lloyd Kelly will join Juventus forever
Meanwhile, Kelly hopes to sort out his long-term future and focus on his football again. He hopes to establish himself as a key player for Juventus next season.
He has attracted criticism for the contradictions at Italian clubs this season and hopes to resolve these issues in the future.
The player is only 26 years old and has a lot to offer at the highest level. He is also versatile enough to operate as a central defender and left back. He could become a Juventus asset in the long run.
It remains to be seen whether the two clubs have completed the transaction process and can officially announce the transfer.