Newcastle and Larne FC announce formal partnership

Football
28 Jul 2023 • 1:21 PM MYT
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Newcastle United's academy have linked up with another team in Europe in Larne FC.

The Northern Irish champions will be working strategically with the Magpies moving forward.

As the Premier League club looks to secure the best young talents from around the world, having such feeder clubs can be useful.

Not only can Newcastle send them players on loan, but they can also grab the region's best talent through Larne.

We have been involved in extremely positive discussions with Newcastle United for some time over a strategic working relationship, which we feel can be mutually beneficial," Larne owner Kenny Bruce said after the announcement.

"At Larne, we have made no secret that our aim is to work with the top young talent on the island of Ireland and we have been making changes to our Academy at all levels, as we seek to make this aim a reality.

Newcastle United, particularly through Dan Ashworth, has recognised the strides we have made within our structure and the emphasis we are placing on developing the best young players.

At all levels it is clear both Newcastle United and Larne are clubs moving in the right direction and we feel this affiliation will play a huge part in helping to grow that momentum."