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Newcastle sign Monaco's Bamba on five-year deal

From CNA · () English

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  • Newcastle United has signed midfielder Aladji Bamba from AS Monaco on a five-year contract.
  • The Premier League club reportedly paid an initial fee of £30 million, with potential add-ons, for the 20-year-old.
  • Bamba, a product of Monaco's academy, expressed excitement about playing in the Premier League and feels ready for the new opportunity.

Newcastle United has secured the signing of midfielder Aladji Bamba from French club AS Monaco, agreeing to a five-year deal. The Premier League club announced the transfer on Friday.

Reports indicate that Newcastle will pay an initial fee of £30 million for the 20-year-old, with additional payments contingent on performance. Bamba is a product of Monaco's youth academy, having made his first-team debut last year. He appeared in 25 matches for the Ligue 1 side, including both legs of their 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," Bamba said in a statement. "I learned a lot last season and now I feel ready for this new opportunity. I will give my all for this club."

The transfer adds significant young talent to Newcastle's squad as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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.

— Aladji BambaBamba's statement after signing with Newcastle United.
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