Newcastle have accomplished the signing of midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco.
Sky Sports activities Information understands Newcastle pays an preliminary charge of £30m, plus £5.5m in potential add-ons.
Bamba has signed a five-year contract and can put on the No 8 shirt, beforehand taken by Sandro Tonali earlier than his £100m exit to hitch Tottenham earlier within the window.
On the deal, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe stated: “I’m really pleased to see Aladji become a Newcastle player. He’s another exciting, young signing who we’re really looking forward to working with.
“Aladji provides depth and a spread of qualities to our midfield choices, with an enormous potential for progress.
“His growth since breaking by at Monaco has been actually spectacular and one thing we imagine we may also help him construct on.
“He operates in a deeper role but has the ability to contribute all over the pitch, which he demonstrated in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League last season.”
Bamba: I’m prepared for this chance
Bamba is a 20-year-old France U20 worldwide who performs as a defensive midfielder and was nominated for the 2026 European Golden Boy award final season.
He performed 5 instances within the Champions League, together with each legs of their knockout tie in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain, and made 18 appearances in Ligue 1, the place he recorded two assists.
After his transfer to Newcastle was confirmed, he stated: “I’m very happy to be here – it’s a new challenge and I can’t wait to get started. I was very excited when I heard Newcastle were interested in signing me.
“I do know in regards to the historical past of the membership and I’ve visited the stadium already, which is wonderful. I can not wait to be on the pitch there and hope to have some nice instances with the followers.
“I’m excited to test myself in a new league, the biggest league in the world. I learned a lot last season and now I feel ready for this new opportunity. I will give my all for this club.”
