Newcastle have accomplished a deal to signal AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw for £30m (€35m) plus £4.3m in add-ons.
Thiaw has signed a long-term deal at St James’ Park and can put on the quantity 12 for the Magpies.
Talking in a membership assertion confirming his arrival, he stated: “I’m really excited to join this massive club. I can’t wait to start training and to get to know my new teammates and all the staff.
“The gaffer confirmed me his imaginative and prescient and what he needs to do with me as a participant and the membership itself, which is absolutely thrilling.
“I think Newcastle speaks for itself. It’s a great club, a big club with passionate fans who I can’t wait to see at St James’ Park.”
The Dusseldorf-born 24-year-old, who predominantly performs as centre-back, joined Milan from Schalke in 2022 and went on to make 85 appearances for the Italian giants. Final season, Thiaw was part of the Milan facet that beat rivals Inter to say their eighth Italian Tremendous Cup.
At Germany youth degree, Thiaw was additionally part of the squad that gained the U21 Euros in 2021.
Howe: Thiaw provides high quality to our defence
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe outlined how happy he’s to welcome Thiaw to the membership after admiring him for a “long time” whereas at Milan.
Thiaw performed in opposition to Newcastle on the San Siro within the 0-0 draw between the 2 sides within the Champions League in September 2023.
“We’re really pleased to have Malick on board. He’s a player I’ve admired for a long time and somebody who will add real quality to our defensive options.
“Malick remains to be younger however brings invaluable expertise of Champions League soccer, in addition to taking part in within the Bundesliga and Serie A, which is a serious optimistic for us as we return to Europe this season.”
More to follow…
In
Anthony Elanga – Nottingham Forest, £55m
Antonio Cordero – Malaga, free
Aaron Ramsdale – Southampton, loan
Malick Thiaw – AC Milan, £30m + £4.3m
Out
Lloyd Kelly – Juventus, £20m
Jamal Lewis – released
Callum Wilson – West Ham, free
Sean Longstaff – Leeds, £12m
Martin Dubravka – Burnley, undisclosed
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