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Newcastle land Gonzalez from Manchester City for reported £52 million

From CNA · () English

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  • Newcastle United has signed Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City on a long-term contract.
  • British media reports indicate the transfer fee is approximately 52 million pounds ($70.65 million).
  • The 24-year-old joins Newcastle after making 59 appearances for Manchester City, adding experience to their midfield.

Newcastle United has bolstered its midfield with the signing of Spanish international Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City. The Premier League clubs confirmed the long-term deal on Wednesday, with British media estimating the transfer fee to be around 52 million pounds ($70.65 million).

The 24-year-old, a product of Barcelona's academy, departs Manchester City after making 59 appearances and scoring four goals since his arrival from Porto last year. Gonzalez expressed his excitement about joining Newcastle, citing the club's reputation and the passionate fanbase.

I'm really happy to be here at this amazing club. I've only heard top words about the club and the city, so I'm really excited to live here and to be part of this project.

— Nico GonzalezExpressing his happiness about joining Newcastle United.

"I'm really happy to be here at this amazing club. I've only heard top words about the club and the city, so I'm really excited to live here and to be part of this project," Gonzalez stated in a club release. He added, "I've experienced playing at St James' Park twice with Manchester City and it was really tough. The atmosphere was amazing and the fans are so passionate. I can't wait to experience that as a home player."

I've experienced playing at St James' Park twice with Manchester City and it was really tough. The atmosphere was amazing and the fans are so passionate. I can't wait to experience that as a home player.

— Nico GonzalezDescribing his previous experiences playing at Newcastle's stadium.

Gonzalez's move comes after Manchester City strengthened their midfield options, increasing competition for places. He joins Newcastle as their seventh senior signing of the summer, bringing valuable experience to a midfield that has seen significant changes, including high-profile departures.

Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle welcomed the new signing, stating, "I'm very happy to see Nico become a Newcastle United player. He brings serious quality and elite experience in a key area of the pitch." Gonzalez was presented to supporters at St James' Park before the team's League Cup match.

I'm very happy to see Nico become a Newcastle United player. He brings serious quality and elite experience in a key area of the pitch.

— Matthias JaissleNewcastle head coach commenting on the signing.
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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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