Jamal Lewis finally signs for new club | OneFootball

Jamal Lewis has finally found a new club.

The left-back was signed in 2020 by Steve Bruce for £15m from Norwich on a five year contract, but only played 31 times for Newcastle United, until becoming a free agent at the end of June 2025.

Now four months on, Jamal Lewis signing for Preston North End.

Their official announcement (see below) stating that it is an initial two month deal.

Good luck to Jamal Lewis and hopefully this turns into a permanent deal at Preston, or else he gets long-term deal elsewhere if able to impress these next two months.

‘Preston North End are delighted to announce the signing of Jamal Lewis on a short-term deal.

The left-sided defender has put pen to paper on a contract at Deepdale which will run until 30th December 2025.

The Northern Ireland international arrives with plenty of experience, including a promotion out of the Championship with Norwich City and 39 caps for his country.

Manager Paul Heckingbottom said: “We’ve been struck by a few injuries which has made the squad look a bit thin, so we felt we needed more cover in the short-term and I’m really happy we’ve been able to bring in someone of Jamal’s calibre.

“He brings experience of playing at the highest level, he’s earned promotion out of this division, and he’s been playing international football since 2018.

“Most importantly he’s shown us he’s really excited by the opportunity and he’s ready to give everything while he’s with us.”

Jamal’s career began with Norwich City, where he would go on to really make his mark in the 2018/19 campaign, helping the Canaries to achieve promotion to the Premier League while also being named in the EFL Team of the Season.

The defender then earned a move to Newcastle United where he would go on to make 36 appearances, with some of his time with the Magpies spent out on loan with Watford and Brazilian giants São Paulo.

Jamal will now spend the next two months as a PNE player and will be in contention to make his debut against Southampton this weekend.