Aladji Bamba made his first-team debut for the Ligue 1 club last year and went on to make 25 appearances. (AFP pic)LONDON: Newcastle United have signed midfielder Aladji Bamba on a five-year deal from French side AS Monaco, the Premier League club said on Friday.The club will pay an initial fee of £30 million (US$39.95 million), plus add-ons, for the 20-year-old, according to British media reports.A product of Monaco's academy, Bamba made his first-team debut for the Ligue 1 club last year and went on to make 25 appearances, including both legs of Monaco's Champions League knockout phase playoff against Paris St Germain.“I’m excited to test myself in a new league, the biggest league in the world."I learned a lot last season and now I feel ready for this new opportunity. I will give my all for this club,” Bamba said in a statement.
Monaco’s French midfielder Aladji Bamba has signed a five-year deal with Premier League club Newcastle, both teams confirmed on Friday. The deal is reported to be worth 35 million euros ($40m) with the Principality side to receive a percentage of the future sale of the 20-year-old. “I was very excited when I heard Newcastle were interested in signing me,” said Bamba, who becomes the club’s fourth signing this summer.
“I know about the history of the club and I’ve visited the stadium already, which is amazing. I can’t wait to be on the pitch there and hope to have some great times with the fans. “I’m excited to test myself in a new league, the biggest league in the world.
I learned a lot last season and now I feel ready for this new opportunity. I will give my all for this club.” Bamba joined Monaco in 2021 but has played just 25 matches — 18 in Ligue 1, two in the French Cup and five in the Champions League. The Riviera outfit finished fifth in Ligue 1 last season.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe welcomed the arrival of “another exciting, young signing who we’re really looking forward to working with”. “Aladji adds depth and a range of qualities to our midfield options, with huge potential for growth,” said Howe. “His development since breaking through at Monaco has been really impressive and something we believe we can help him build on.” Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League last season.
AFP The post Newcastle sign Monaco midfielder Bamba on five-year deal appeared first on Vanguard News. Midfielder agrees five-year contract after £34m moveDutch winger leaves West Ham in deal worth £60mNewcastle have made Aladji Bamba their fourth signing of the summer after the 20-year-old midfielder completed a move from Monaco for a fee that could rise to £34m.“I’m very happy to be here,” said Bamba. “I was very excited when I heard Newcastle were interested in signing me.
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