Newcastle have signed midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax in a switch value £23m.
The 18-year-old has joined on a five-year cope with Newcastle set to pay £20m plus £3m in bonuses.
Steur is the membership’s third signing this summer time, following £42m winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim and £18m goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims after the departures of Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon for a mixed £169m, with midfielder Bruno Guimaraes wanting to affix Arsenal.
Who’s Sean Steur?
Steur started his profession with RKAV Volendam earlier than becoming a member of Ajax’s academy in 2016 and making his senior debut in the course of the 2024/25 marketing campaign earlier than having fun with a breakthrough season final time period, that includes 25 occasions in all competitions.
He performed 3 times within the Champions League, the place he turned the membership’s youngest ever participant to supply an help within the competitors.
Steur was awarded the Abdelhak Nouri Trophy, Ajax’s annual award for the membership’s brightest academy expertise, following the likes of Ryan Gravenberch, Christian Eriksen, Wesley Sneijder and Rafael van der Vaart to obtain it.
He has additionally progressed by the Netherlands’ age teams from U15s to U19s.
Sky Sports activities Information understands Ajax and Steur had been in disagreement over his position within the staff for subsequent season. Steur believed he needs to be enjoying a extra key position than the membership had been capable of assure him.
It’s believed the disagreement resulted within the teenager being placed on the checklist to play for his or her U21s.
‘Actually laborious to say no to Newcastle’
Steur stated: “It’s an incredible feeling to be here. It’s a giant club in the Premier League and it was always my dream to play in the best league in the world, so this is really exciting.
“I used to be at dwelling at Ajax – I joined once I was seven and I depart with solely good reminiscences, however when a membership like Newcastle comes for you, it is actually laborious to say no. The previous few days have gone quick and I am very blissful to affix.
“I’m a player who likes to get on the ball and play forward all the time. I’m happy playing between the lines and I feel I have a lot of energy in my game. I just want to win.”
Howe: A prime younger prospect
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe stated: “We’re delighted to welcome Sean to Newcastle United – he’s a top young prospect who has already tasted Champions League and top-flight Dutch football.
“We see actual potential in Sean and consider he has the traits to change into a worthwhile participant for us for years to come back. That is one thing we’re actually excited by and look ahead to working with him and serving to him obtain his ambitions.
“Sean is an exciting addition to our squad. He’s had an excellent upbringing at Ajax, who have an outstanding track record of producing young players.”
Newcastle in superior talks over Manzambi
Newest from Sky Sports activities Information’ Keith Downie:
Newcastle are in superior talks with Freiburg for midfielder Johan Manzambi and near a deal, however there may be nonetheless work to do to agree a price.
The German membership worth the Swiss worldwide, who has scored three objectives and offered two assists on the World Cup, at £51m (€60m).
The 20-year-old additionally must resolve his vacation spot, with different golf equipment fascinated with his providers. .
Sky Sports activities Information solely broke the information of Newcastle’s curiosity in Manzambi two weeks in the past.
