Newcastle United official announcement – Travis Hernes signs for FC Groningen | OneFootball

Travis Hernes has moved to FC Groningen.

The 19 year old moving on loan from St James’ Park.

The news revealed on Tuesday (2 September 2025) evening via a Newcastle United official announcement (see below).

FC Groningen are currently eighth in the Dutch top tier..

This looks a decent opportunity for the United teenager, if Travis Hernes can get a good amount of first team football this season in Holland.

Newcastle United official announcement – 2 September 2025:

‘Newcastle United youngster Travis Hernes has joined Dutch side FC Groningen on loan for the 2025/26 season.

Hernes joined United in September 2023 from Shrewsbury Town, where, aged 16, he scored on his professional debut during an EFL Trophy encounter against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The 19-year-old midfielder, who represents Norway at youth level, was named on the bench for the Magpies’ Emirates FA Cup victory against Fulham at Craven Cottage in January 2024 before featuring in a Premier League matchday squad for the first time during Newcastle’s 3-1 win against Aston Villa later that month.

Hernes has been a regular fixture for the under-21s so far this term and will now head to the Eredivisie to join a Groningen side currently sitting eighth in the table. Everyone at the club wishes Travis well for his time on loan in the Netherlands.’