Newcastle (England), Aug 13 (AP) - Newcastle United has bolstered its squad by signing Germany international defender Malick Thiaw from Italian giants AC Milan.
The 24-year-old Thiaw joins Newcastle after an impressive three-year stint at Milan, during which he made 85 appearances across all competitions. Interestingly, one of these appearances came against Newcastle in the prestigious UEFA Champions League.
Primarily operating as a center back, Thiaw has also earned three caps for the German national team. His acquisition marks Newcastle's third major signing of the offseason, as the club prepares for a return to the Champions League in the upcoming season.
“The gaffer, Eddie Howe, shared his vision with me and what he plans to achieve with my role and the club. It's an exciting opportunity,” Thiaw stated. The reported transfer fee for Thiaw is approximately 35 million pounds ($46 million).
He added, “Newcastle is self-explanatory – a phenomenal club with a rich history and passionate supporters who I look forward to playing in front of at St. James' Park.”
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed his delight at the new signing, saying Thiaw “will add real quality to our defensive options.”
Howe continued, “Although Malick is still young, he brings valuable experience in Champions League football and has honed his skills in both the Bundesliga and Serie A. This experience is invaluable as we make our return to European competition this season.”
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