Newcastle have signed Germany worldwide defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan for a reported payment of round £30m.
The 24-year-old joins after a three-year keep on the San Siro and is the Magpies’ third signing of a turbulent summer time.
Thiaw mentioned: “I’m actually excited to hitch this huge membership.
“I can’t wait to start out coaching and to get to know my new team-mates and all of the employees.
“The gaffer (Eddie Howe) confirmed me his imaginative and prescient and what he desires to do with me as a participant and the membership itself, which is de facto thrilling.
“I believe Newcastle speaks for itself. It’s an awesome membership, a giant membership with passionate followers who I can’t wait to see at St James’ Park.”
Thiaw joins Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga and Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale in signing this summer time.
Head coach Howe mentioned: “We’re actually happy to have Malick on board.
“He’s a participant I’ve admired for a very long time and anyone who will add actual high quality to our defensive choices.
“Malick continues to be younger however brings precious expertise of Champions League soccer, in addition to taking part in within the Bundesliga and Serie A, which is a significant optimistic for us as we return to Europe this season.”
