Kenedy has joined Newcastle on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old, who can also play as a left-back, has made just five appearances for the senior team this season, in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.

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He will be ineligible to play against Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round tie on Sunday, but could make his Magpies debut against Burnley on 31 January.

Benitez has been open about his desire to strengthen his squad this month but has been uncertain of his transfer budget due to talks over a potential sale of the club, which has ended for the time being.

Kenedy has struggled to break into Chelsea’s first-team since moving from Fluminese in the summer of 2015 and has featured just once in the league under head coach Antonio Conte.

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez said he had pursued Kenedy since the summer.

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“The reason we are interested is that he can play in several positions,” said Benitez. “He has a great left foot and good energy”.

Kenedy joined Chelsea in 2015 from Fluminense and spent four months on loan at Watford last season.

“I’m so happy with this opportunity at Newcastle,” said the Brazilian. “They’ve opened the door to me to come here, show my potential and come and play.”
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