Newcastle sign long-term target Malick Thiaw from AC Milan

Newcastle sign long-term target Malick Thiaw from AC Milan

Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw on a long-term deal with the Champions League side.

Thiaw moved to England in a deal reportedly worth 330.3m (€35m/$40.8m), with up to 34.3m (€5m/$5.8m) in potential add-ons.0

The 24-year-old will wear the No.12 shirt for the Magpies, becoming their second permanent signing of the summer after Elanga, while Aaron Ramsdale has also arrived on loan.

0"I'm really excited to join this massive club. I can't wait to start training and to get to know my new team-mates and all the staff,” Thiaw told club website.

"The gaffer showed me his vision and what he wants to do with me as a player and the club itself, which is really exciting.

"I think Newcastle speaks for itself. It's a great club, a big club with passionate fans who I can't wait to see at St. James' Park."