The Cork footballer, the son of the Olympic medallist Rob Heffernan, joined Milan in February 2022
Confirmation is expected later today of Cathal Heffernan’s move from AC Milan to Newcastle, after the 19-year-old from Cork impressed during a trial there earlier this month.
Heffernan’s year-long stint with Milan had come to an end, and while other Serie A clubs had expressed interest, a deal with the Newcastle Under-23 side appears imminent.
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Heffernan’s father Rob, the 2013 World Champion race walker and Olympic bronze medal winner, tweeted a picture of his son and other family members about to board a flight to Newcastle midmorning on Tuesday, with a caption “Big day ahead!”.
Heffernan first joined Milan on loan from Cork City back in February 2022, before signing a permanent contract last June. City received a reported five-figure sum as part of the loan deal.
Confirmation is expected later today of Cathal Heffernan’s move from AC Milan to Newcastle, after the 19-year-old from Cork impressed during a trial there earlier this month.
Heffernan’s year-long stint with Milan had come to an end, and while other Serie A clubs had expressed interest, a deal with the Newcastle Under-23 side appears imminent.
Heffernan’s father Rob, the 2013 World Champion race walker and Olympic bronze medal winner, tweeted a picture of his son and other family members about to board a flight to Newcastle midmorning on Tuesday, with a caption “Big day ahead!”.
Heffernan first joined Milan on loan from Cork City back in February 2022, before signing a permanent contract last June. City received a reported five-figure sum as part of the loan deal.
Player spotted on flight to Newcastle as Toon agree deal for 18-year-old defender – Photo
Last week, reports in Italy revealed that Newcastle United were closing in on a deal for AC Milan centre-back Cathal Heffernan.
Today, the player’s father – Rob Heffernan – has posted a picture of his son at the airport as he prepares to board a flight to Tyneside.
The 18-year-old is an Irish youth international who impressed during a recent trial with our U21 side. Although a first-team centre-back is much needed, it’s great to see the club investing in our academy; a department which was completely neglected under the previous regime.
It’s also clear that Dan Ashworth is investing in Irish talent. Not only have we linked up with NIFL side Larne FC, we’ve brought in the likes of Alex Murphy and now Cathal Heffernan since the former Brighton chief arrived at the club.
Heffernan may not be the only Irish youngster to join our U21 side either, with Inter Milan winger Kevin Zefi also in talks with the club.