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title: "Newcastle United: Paddy Kenny blown away by Goncalo Ramos release clause"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2022-08-13T12:06:41Z"
modified: "2022-08-13T12:06:41Z"
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# Newcastle United: Paddy Kenny blown away by Goncalo Ramos release clause

**Former [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) goalkeeper Paddy Kenny has been left blown away by some news on [Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) striker target Goncalo Ramos.**

### The Lowdown: Release clause emerges

It was [reported](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/benfica-transfer-news-ramos-premier-league/) earlier this week that the St. James’ Park outfit are plotting a bid for Ramos, who Benfica were said to value at above €30m (£25.4m). [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1557632156913897472) even revealed the player is PIF’s new ‘top target’ and talks to sign him are ‘ongoing’.

However, it is now thought that Benfica actually included a [€120m (£100m)](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/goncalo-ramos-passes-newcastle-audition-24718187) release clause in his contract after he signed a new deal with them, showing how highly they rate the 21-year-old.

### The Latest: Kenny wowed

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-backed-to-complete-goncalo-ramos-signing-as-pundit-wowed-by-84-6m-update/), Kenny, 44, was left wowed by the news of Ramos’ release clause, adding that he is clearly a player with big ‘potential’:

*“£100million*, wow. *It’s all about potential with Newcastle.*

*“They had a great start and we know they are gradually going to improve this squad over the next couple of windows.*

*“Yet again, it’s someone with potential. Until you stick him in the Premier League we don’t know, do we?*

*“It’s that guessing game. If he can come in and learn from Callum Wilson, that is a good thing. I like the way Newcastle are going.*

*“I’m excited to see how they do this season and who else comes in.”*

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### The Verdict: Future star

At just 21 years of age, there is no doubt that Ramos is going to be a future star.

He has started the season off in electrifying fashion, scoring a hat-trick in Benfica’s 4-1 home win against FC Midtjylland in their UEFA Champions League qualifier, while he has also made three assists already this term ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/goncalo-ramos/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/550550/plus/0?saison=2022&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)).

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This comes off the back of a breakthrough campaign for the Portuguese last year, as he managed eight goals and four assists in 46 matches in total across all competitions ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/goncalo-ramos/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/550550/plus/0?saison=&verein=294&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)).

Nonetheless, if the Magpies can snap him up for around £25m, it could turn out to be a real bargain looking at his lofty release clause.