Lewis Hall: I didn’t think my move to Newcastle would come so soon

Lewis Hall has revealed that he always dreamed of playing for Newcastle United, but admits he never expected his move to the club to happen so early in his career.

The England international came through Chelsea’s academy before making the move to his boyhood club, and has since established himself as a key part of our side after recently signing a new long-term deal on Tyneside. 

Hall reveals Newcastle was always the dream

Speaking to Charlie Bennett at the Shields Gazette, Hall explained that he would regularly keep an eye on Newcastle’s results during his time in the Chelsea academy.

“When I was in the Chelsea academy, whenever we finished the games, I used to look at the Newcastle results.

“I always used to watch the games on TV and, genuinely, thought one day that I would play here.

“I didn’t necessarily think it would be so soon in my career, but I’m here now and I’m buzzing.”

Hall continued by revealing just how much it means to represent his boyhood club and play in front of the Newcastle support.

“I’m always proud of every game that I play. I never take it for granted. I’m really proud to represent this team and this city.

“When you win the game the atmosphere around the city is obviously so good. I’m really happy here.”

A brilliant piece of business

Five years on from the takeover, Hall has proved to be one of our best pieces of business. 

The initial loan move from Chelsea gave him a full season of learning under Eddie Howe in 2023/24, before we made the deal permanent for £28m, with a further £7m available in potential add-ons.

Newcastle capitalised on Chelsea’s need to raise funds at the time, and there will surely be plenty at Stamford Bridge looking back and wondering if they made the right decision to let a future England international leave following a superb start to 2026/27 and three straight starts for his country. 

Hall has developed enormously since arriving on Tyneside, particularly defensively, with perhaps no better example than his ability to keep Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal quiet during last season’s Champions League campaign.

And then there is what he offers on the ball. The 22-year-old is capable of dribbling out of tight spaces, providing an outlet on the overlap and progressing Newcastle up the pitch, while his range of passing allows him to create opportunities from deeper positions.

A boyhood Newcastle fan living the dream, and one who looks increasingly like he could be a key player for the club for many years to come.