Newcastle sign Ivorian winger Toure from Hoffenheim

Premier League club Newcastle United announced Sunday the signing of Ivory Coast winger Bazoumana Toure from German club Hoffenheim. The 20-year-old has agreed to a long-term contract with the English club. While the exact transfer fee was not disclosed, British media reports suggest the deal is worth approximately 43 million pounds, equivalent to $57 million.

Toure expressed his excitement about the move, stating, "I'm very, very happy to be here. It was my dream since I was young to play in the Premier League for a big team like Newcastle." His arrival follows the departure of winger Anthony Gordon, who transferred to Barcelona in a deal reportedly valued at up to 80 million euros plus add-ons.

This signing marks Newcastle's second acquisition of the summer transfer window. The club had previously secured the services of French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen earlier in the week. Toure made his senior debut for Ivory Coast in October of the previous year and participated in three matches during the recent World Cup, where the Ivorian team was eliminated in the round of 32 after a 2-1 loss to Norway.

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I'm very, very happy to be here. It was my dream since I was young to play in the Premier League for a big team like Newcastle.