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| New signing Sven Botman shakes hands with the Sporting Director Dan Ashworth (L) at St. James Park on June 28, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. |
Newcastle have completed the signing of Dutch
defender Sven Botman from Lille for an undisclosed fee.
The Magpies had announced on Tuesday they had agreed
a deal in principle for the 22-year-old centre-back, who has now completed the
formalities of a deal worth a reported £35million, signing a five-year contract.
Newcastle have stepped up their recruitment drive
since the arrival of sporting director Dan Ashworth and Botman has become the
club’s third signing of the summer following the permanent deal for Matt
Targett and the arrival of goalkeeper Nick Pope.
Botman said: ‘I’m really happy – delighted – and I
can’t wait to start this new adventure. This is the best day of my life, to
sign a contract with Newcastle United. It’s a day I’ve worked hard for and I’m
very excited.‘Newcastle had a long-term plan to get to the top,
for both me and for the club, and they play in the Premier League, which is the
best league in Europe.‘The whole package is just perfect. I’m looking
forward now to meeting the fans and also my new team-mates.’Head coach Eddie Howe added: ‘I’m delighted Sven is
joining us. He is technically very good, physically very good and has a great
attitude.‘At 22, he already has solid experience at the top
level but he is at a great age to grow with this team. I am looking forward to
getting to work with him and seeing him with his new team-mates.’
Newcastle are now expected to continue their search
for more attacking options and have been linked with Reims striker Hugo
Ekitike.
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