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Lewis Macari, previously on loan from Stoke City, is now a permanent member of Notts County. He has signed a contract that lasts until the close of the 2026-27 season.

This 21-year-old defender has displayed great potential since his initial loan in August. His most notable achievement to date is his remarkable winning goal at Gillingham during his EFL debut.

Richard Montague, a member of Notts Countyโ€™s board who oversees player recruitment, expressed his excitement about Lewis Macariโ€™s potential. He said: โ€œWhile weโ€™re excited about Lewisโ€™ potential, we should also acknowledge the fact he has already proven himself capable of performing for us at League Two level."

Montague also highlighted Macariโ€™s versatility and character. โ€œWe value his versatility, with him being comfortable at centre back as well as out wide, and his character and personality are exactly what weโ€™re looking for,โ€ he added.
He further emphasised the clubโ€™s long-term vision for Macari. "Heโ€™s someone who we feel can grow with the club over the duration of his contract, and weโ€™re excited to see what the future holds for him,โ€ Montague concluded.

Head coach Luke Williams also views Macari's permanent contract as a very beneficial step.

He said: โ€œIโ€™m really pleased to have someone with Lewisโ€™ characteristics in the squad. Iโ€™ve been impressed with his courage, concentration and bravery in and out of possession.ย 

"He also has a natural intensity and, having grown up with football in his family, seems to understand things on a higher level than other young players might.

โ€œOn the pitch he also carries a little bit of fear, which is brilliant for defenders to have in their footballing DNA as it enables them to sense and react quickly to danger.

โ€œWe have to remember heโ€™s a young player with only a few games under his belt, so thereโ€™ll be times when heโ€™s not in our starting line-up. But he has the hunger required to make a really good career for himself.โ€

Macari added: โ€œIโ€™m buzzing. Even when I wasnโ€™t making the squad in the first few weeks, I was telling friends and family how much I was loving it here and how I couldnโ€™t wait to play.

โ€œProbably after the Gillingham goal, I knew I wanted to stay. This clubโ€™s on the up and I wanted to be someone who could help take it forward. I feel properly part of the team now, and Iโ€™m really happy to be staying permanently.

โ€œIโ€™d been at Stoke a long time, and I canโ€™t thank everyone there enough for everything theyโ€™ve done for me, but the time has come to move away and take my first proper steps into menโ€™s football. I know Iโ€™ve got to kick on from here now.โ€

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The Pride of Nottingham community have been discussing the linked rumour and now the permanent signing of Stoke City defender Lewis Macari, share your thoughts on this here.

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still plenty of time to grow but i love the desire of notts to go out and strike a deal with stoke. it says a lot about the club and i think within time lewis macari could become one of our most important defenders. i am pleased he sees notts as somewhere he can grow and i hope he does well.

Seeing Lewis Macari sign a permanent contract with Notts County truly warms my heart. Not only does it represent a promising future, but also signifies a growth-orientated vision by the club. His courage and concentration have already been on display during his loan spell, and this sudden step-up conveys a message that Notts County is committed to nurturing young talent.

I am particularly interested in how his defensive versatility will provide the club with tactical options, whilst simultaneously building depth in our squad. His footballing DNA that our head coach highlighted is commendable, and if he continues to display such high levels of performance and dedication, the future indeed looks bright for both Macari and the club.

NiftyNick

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Fascinating news! Macari has shown significant potential during his loan, notably that shiny winning goal at Gillingham. Really looking forward to seeing him flourish with us until 2027!

KingofCounty

Members

Welcome to the family, Lewis! Stoke gave you a good foundation; now itโ€™s time to kick on. Can't wait to see how you take us forward.

NCRichie

Members

Macari's transition from a loan to a permanent player is an intriguing development. He is a shining example of a young talent with bags of potential. His fear-instinct and the 'football in his family' factor, as expressed by Luke Williams, constitute a lethal combination on the pitch. Exciting times ahead.

OoooooTommy

Members

This is a noteworthy addition to our squad. Welcome, Macari! His decisive goal against Gillingham demonstrated how efficient he can be in mounting pressure situations. Well done on the permanent signing, Notts County!

magpiejue

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Great news. Good luck to Lewis. COYP

Robbie

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I believe this is a great signing for Notts.

Lewis is an exciting young player that has loads of potential to grow, and I look forward to seeing his further progression in the black and white.

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