Kyle Fitzgerald joins Newcastle United F.C
Galway United can confirm they have reached an agreement with Newcastle United for the transfer of Kyle Fitzgerald for an undisclosed fee.
Kyle joined Galway United initially as a 14-year-old, from local side Mervue United and has quickly progressed through the ranks. Historically winning the league with the U14 squad in 2021.
6 November 2021; Galway United team lifts the cup during the EA SPORTS National League of Ireland U14 League Final match between Shamrock Rovers and Galway United at Athlone Town Stadium in Athlone, Westmeath. A young Kyle Fitzgerald pictured on far right. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Kyle then made the step-up to our U17s in 2022 and then subsequently to the U20s in 2023. His performances stood out here yet again, as he began training with the senior team and earned a professional contract in December of 2023.
Galway United are thrilled to share that 16 year old academy graduate, Kyle Fitzgerald, has signed a professional contract ahead of our 2024 Premier Division campaign 🇱🇻
Read more by clicking below #ItsATribalThing | #UnitedAsOne
— Gaillimh Aontaithe 🇱🇻 (@GalwayUnitedFC) December 10, 2023
Since Kyle signed his professional contract at the end of 2023, he has been in regularly with the first team squad and made his full senior debut during our 2024 SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division campaign. The then 17-year-old substitute against Drogheda United, showcased his talent in front of thousands at a packed Eamonn Deacy Park.
A moment to remember for 17-year-old academy graduate, Kyle Fitzgerald who made his senior debut last night ❤️
Kyle who signed from @MervueUnitedAFC has represented Galway United at U14s, U15s, U17s, U20s and now Senior Level, what a player 🔥#ItsATribalThing pic.twitter.com/lxxTaIm28U
— Gaillimh Aontaithe 🇱🇻 (@GalwayUnitedFC) June 14, 2024
Kyle Fitzgerald signs autographs for Galway United fans after his first team debut at Eamonn Deacy Park – Photo: Galway Locals
Kyle Fitzgerald pictured playing for Galway United in a Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup game against Longford Town at Eamonn Deacy Park – Photo: Galway Locals
Kyle Fitzgerald of course featured regularly for Ireland underage squads with his exciting and technical style of play. Being part of the national team as far back as U15s. Progressing onwards with the U16s and U17s Irish teams.
14 October 2023; Kyle Fitzgerald of Republic of Ireland during the UEFA European U17 Championship qualifying round 10 match between Republic of Ireland and Iceland at Turner’s Cross in Cork. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile
Go raibh maith agat, Kyle – and best of luck in Newcastle!
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