Newcastle United loans teenage defender Leo Shahar to Portuguese club FC Arouca
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Newcastle United confirmed on Friday that 19-year-old defender Leo Shahar has joined Portuguese club FC Arouca on a season-long loan. The full-back recently made his senior debut for the Premier League side during a Champions League match against Qarabağ FK in February. Following the departure of Kieran Trippier and an injury to Tino Livramento, Shahar had been involved in the senior squad setup under manager Matthias Jaissle early this season. The loan aims to provide the defender with consistent senior-level playing time in the Primeira Liga. Shahar is one of several young players sent out by Newcastle recently, joining teammates Rory Finneran and Sean Neave who have moved to other clubs on temporary deals. FC Arouca is currently in third place in the league table, offering a competitive environment for his development.
- •Leo Shahar joined FC Arouca on a season-long loan agreement.
- •The 19-year-old made his Newcastle debut in a Champions League match against Qarabağ FK.
- •Shahar appeared in all three Newcastle matchday squads prior to the transfer deadline.
- •FC Arouca currently ranks third in the Primeira Liga standings.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Announces Season-Long Loan Exit for Teenage Defender
"Newcastle United keeps finding pathways to developing its most promising youngsters, with another player leaving St. James’ Park temporarily in search of regular senior football. On Friday night, Newcastle announced that Leo Shahar has completed a season-long loan move to Portuguese top-flight club FC Arouca. The 19-year-old full-back will spend the remainder of the campaign […]
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