Darren Moore, talking extremely of Harvey Barnes, believes that Newcastle’s imminent signing of the Leicester Metropolis winger for £38 million is a discount.
Moore, who beforehand managed Barnes throughout their time collectively, expressed his admiration for the participant’s skills and character.
Recalling his expertise working with a younger Barnes, Moore mentioned he instantly noticed potential within the participant and knew he can be an ideal match for his or her crew. Barnes introduced a freshness and a special edge to the squad, changing into a catalyst for his or her performances.
Moore additionally praised the winger’s humility and eagerness to develop as a participant.
With Newcastle of their present state of affairs and Barnes at a vital stage in his profession, Moore believes the transfer is the correct match for each events.
Moore advised ChronicleLive:
“I at all times keep in mind folks considering, ‘Who’s this child?’”
“However once I noticed him, I simply thought, ‘He’ll do completely for us’.
“He introduced that freshness, that completely different edge that we needed, and he was a catalyst. He was a pleasure. He’s a superb participant however, with it, he’s an exquisite man as effectively. He’s humble. He needs to develop.
“These are the trimmings he’ll deliver to Newcastle. Once I assume the place Newcastle are for the time being and the place Harvey is in his profession, it’s an ideal match for him to kick on to a different degree. There’s lots left in him. It’s fairly horrifying to assume he’s 25. It’s nothing.”
Through the years, Harvey Barnes has been certainly one of Leicester Metropolis’s standout gamers, alongside stars like Jamie Vardy and James Maddison.
Following their relegation, it was anticipated that the Foxes may discover it difficult to retain their prime skills. They’ve already misplaced Maddison to Spurs and Youri Tielemans to Aston Villa this summer season and are actually set to lose Barnes as effectively.
Throughout his time with Leicester, the 25-year-old made 187 appearances, contributing 45 goals and 32 assists to the crew.
