Newcastle complete signing of Aladji Bamba from Monaco

sportsJul 24, 202635501

Newcastle United have signed 20-year-old French defensive midfielder Aladji Bamba from AS Monaco on a five-year contract. Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie and other outlets say the underlying package is about £30m plus £4m in add-ons, while separate reports put the package at roughly €40, 41m. The Mag's John Martin and other reports say Bamba travelled to Tyneside to complete the move and undergo a medical. Fabrice Hawkins reported Monaco green-lit the transfer and that personal terms were agreed. Newcastle posted an announcement saying the fee was undisclosed, and social posts indicate Bamba will take the number 8 shirt. The club has completed formalities and added a young holding midfielder to Eddie Howe's squad ahead of the new season.

Kev Lawson

@editkev.football

It's been a busy day Bluesky, you have my sincere apologies for how long you've been waiting for some stats about #NUFC 's newest summer signing. Aladji Bamba is a 20-year-old French defensive midfielder who is right-footed & who is 194cm (though some places have him listed at 181cm) 1/ 🧵

11413h ago

Kev Lawson4

The youngster has only just broken into the Monaco team, and despite playing just over 1,100 minutes - primarily as a 6 in a double pivot - across all comps last season, #NUFC has decided to pay 34m to add him to their squad. 2/

Magnus74

Love it Kev, thanks once again

Slowpuncheur2

Comparisons are always dangerous of course but to my eye, he looks a more natural footballer than Tonali. The latter was clearly very well coached from an early age and has excellent technique but Bamba looks much more relaxed on the ball for a kid playing such a responsible position. #nufc

Andy2

Superb, as ever. Thanks Kev 🙏.

Andy2

Never apologise. You do you bonny lad

Toontastic2

Firstly never apologise. Secondly we've signed the second coming of Viera so happy days 😁

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Geordie Kakamora4

Excellent as always. Thanks @editkev.football #NUFC

Newcastle United

@newcastleunited.com

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604h ago

James1

It's really nice but that sponsor is awful

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Ian Geordie Clark13

Nice looking away shirt! Lovely city background for the photos too 🎯👌🖤🤍 #NUFC

One for Sorrow2

That is quite fantastic isn't it #NUFC

Mark Douglas

@msidouglas.bsky.social

🚨 Newcastle target experienced signings as insiders pledge 'more to come' after £30m deal ⚫️ 'Bamba was on our radar from day 1' ⚪️ How #nufc landed him & what next ⚫️ 'Intelligent bets' but recognise need for balance Read (£1 for 3 months offer) 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

2620h ago

Andy Kelly

@goonerak.bsky.social

🚨🔴⚪️ Newcastle have agreed all details of personal terms with Erling Haaland and new official bid will follow. #NUFC to offer £57.34, Manchester City expect to reject but Newcastle feel they can still get it done. Howe, pushing: he wants Haaland. Honest guv, it's really true. Trust me.

3314h ago

Memecastle United FC

@memecastleunited.bsky.social

ALADJI BAMBA, ALADJI BAMBA. HE LEFT MONTE CARLO TO REPLACE SANDRO HE HATES F***ING SUNDERLAND

20Yesterday

Razor

@razorsgc.bsky.social

Harry Kane didn't move to Bayern Munich until he was 30. He went for £100M. Bruno hasn't yet turned 29. We need to stop this narrative that it's his last chance for a big move or that his value is somehow decreased. He can give us one more year with no harm to his career or his value. #nufc

2214h ago

Billy Bell2

And our leverage is: you're contracted to us until you're nearly 32. If these are your 'last chance years' your buyers need to meet our price, clock's ticking.

T T Chopper1

He has so many years left still.

Scott Wilson

@scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

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163h ago

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Steve Jackson4

Surely they're supposed to do exactly what they're doing. #nufc

Eamonn Sweeney3

Maybe Newcastle will be cheered up by their owners getting a nuclear programme.

George Caulkin

@georgecaulkin.bsky.social

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134h ago

Jonny Esland

@jonny89.bsky.social

The reality with #nufc at the minute is we're in the 'growing pains' phase. That doesn't mean we haven't progressed. 5 year comparison. I expect another 100-150m on our revenues in next 3-4 years. That puts you in the top 10 clubs in the world!!

133h ago

Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR)

@fabrizioromano.yopro20.com

🚨⚪️⚫️ Aladji Bamba to Newcastle, here we go! Deal done with AS Monaco for €41m package, medical authorized. Bamba travelled to England to complete his move, as @FabriceHawkins reports. Green light from Monaco. Personal terms also agreed with #NUFC.

9Yesterday

Tyneside Paul3

I mean the song writes itself.

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Adam Rae Voge113

Just three days after the death of Kevin Keegan?

Grey Eye Magpie28

Holy shit plane spotting works ! 😅😅 #nufc

Treblig 🇺🇦3

After a bit of dunking on Newcastle’s transfer record, I do think this is a good signing for you guys. Although so soon after Keegan’s passing? Shameful bsky.app/profile/fabr...

fluffington81.bsky.social3

Love surprise announcement from nowhere. #NUFC

Steve Jackson3

Nobhead has called it. #nufc #whorewego

Alex2

That's some fee for a guy with less than one thousand senior minutes in total. #nufc

Steve Jackson

@stja.bsky.social

Re Isak/Bruno and Romano updates. They're not about getting a player from a club. They're all about the price. #nufc knows it will lose a player who wants to leave. The relentless Romano updates are aimed at pressuring us to accept a figure below our asking price.

1313h ago

Brett Miller

@millerb.co.uk

On the plus side #NUFC fans. If we get to keep Bruno this window we get to hear all about how he would be such a good fit for Arsenal during the commentary on all of our games for an entire fucking 38 game season.

134h ago

Harbourmaster Productions

@harbourmasterrr.bsky.social

Bamba gets the number 8 shirt. Clearly high expectations for this lad. #nufc

112h ago

Michael Martin

@tfmick1892.bsky.social

Richard Foster recalls the days of the KK signing, high jinks, getting a scoop for his student newspaper and a white knuckle ride with Terry Mac - give this a read folks - it’s a quickie but it’ll make you smile - #NUFC tf1892.substack.com/p/read-all-a...

77h ago

@sy2j.bsky.social

I'm old enough to remember when this wasn't allowed until permission was granted after a fee was agreed... 🤷‍♂️ #nufc

1113h ago

3 sources

bbc.co.ukKevin Keegan scores brace to inspire Liverpool to 1974 FA Cup final win over Newcastle United footballcountry.comAladji Bamba now on Tyneside as Sky Sports give breakdown of what Newcastle United are paying themag.co.ukAladji Bamba has now officially signed for Newcastle United in a transfer from Monaco

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Newcastle complete signing of Aladji Bamba from Monaco

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