Newcastle have accomplished the signing of France Beneath-21 goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims for a charge that would rise to £18.5million.
The 20-year-old has signed a long-term contract at St James’ Park after retaining 15 clear sheets in 34 video games in Ligue 2 final season.
Jaouen is predicted to be put in because the membership’s new primary forward of Nick Pope with Aaron Ramsdale returning to Southampton after a 12 months on mortgage on Tyneside.
Jaouen told the club’s official website: “I’m actually excited to turn out to be a Newcastle United participant.
“After I visited the coaching floor, I might see how passionate everyone seems to be concerning the membership and the work they do, and I liked the setting right away. I additionally had the prospect to see the stadium and it’s big.
“As a goalkeeper, I take pleasure in one on one conditions and taking part in as a contemporary keeper, constructing from the again and being snug with the ball at my toes. Now I need to develop alongside the superb gamers and employees right here, take pleasure in my soccer, and show my worth on the pitch.”
Newcastle look to proper the wrongs of final summer time
Jaouen is the primary arrival in what is a vital summer time for Newcastle after a woeful window 12 months in the past that noticed them lose Alexander Isak and spend over £200m on the likes of Nick Woltemade, Anthony Elanga, Yoane Wissa and Jacob Ramsey.
Boss Eddie Howe stated: “Ewen is a superb addition and I’m delighted to welcome him to Newcastle United.
“He’s an thrilling younger goalkeeper who has proven actual promise throughout his time in France. He has a calmness and presence that belies his age, and he’s somebody we really feel can develop and enhance inside our surroundings.”
Newcastle completed twelfth within the Premier League final season.
