Lewis completes move to Brazilian giants Sao Paulo

Lewis has been capped 36 times by Northern Ireland

Newcastle United left-back Jamal Lewis has completed a loan move until the end of the season to Brazilian giants Sao Paulo.

The 26-year-old, who joined the Magpies in 2020 for £15m from Norwich, is the first British player to sign for the famous Brazilian club.

"When I found out about this opportunity, I immediately told my manager that I would like to come to Brazil," Lewis told the Sao Paulo website.

"It's an honour to play for a giant like Sao Paulo and to be the first British athlete in the club's history. I'm very excited to play for a three-time world champion club. It's an opportunity I couldn't pass up."

Lewis will now join up with Northern Ireland for their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Luxembourg and Bulgaria.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was asked about player departures from St James' Park after their 2-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday and said Lewis' departure was a "possibility".

"Maybe the players that have been linked with a move, like Jamal Lewis, could possibly leave, but certainly we hope no-one else does," Howe said.

Lewis has never been able to establish himself as a regular in the side since signing on a five-year deal in 2020, only making 36 appearances in Newcastle colours, the last of those back in January 2023.

The defender, who has won 36 caps for Northern Ireland, spent last season on loan at Watford. He has not been involved in any of Newcastle's opening games of the season.