Alex Murphy completes move to Germany as Newcastle United make official announcementAlex Murphy has completed his move to Germany. The club stating: ‘Newcastle United defender Alex Murphy has joined Bundesliga 2 side FC Kaiserslautern on loan for the 2026/27 campaign.’ Everyone at Newcastle United wishes Alex the very best for the season ahead.’ The deal set up in advance and then Alex Murphy officially able to sign for Newcastle United when turning 18 in June 2022, moving to Tyneside the following month. Back in July 2022 Alex Murphy talked to the media in Ireland about life at Newcastle United, having moved from Galway in July 2022 to Tyneside:“You’re just like a sponge, trying to take everything in.