نيوكاسل يتعاقد أخيرًا! نجم ميلان "سعيد بهذا الاختيار" بينما يسافر المدافع للخضوع للفحص الطبي مع ماغبايز.

Newcastle United are on the verge of securing the signature of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw, with the towering centre-back expected to undergo his medical on Monday before penning a deal that will take him to Tyneside. The Magpies have agreed an initial payment of €35million (£30.3m / $40.8m), with a further €5m (£4.3m / $5.8m) in potential performance-related bonuses close to being finalised.

  • Thiaw set for Newcastle medical
  • €35m deal plus €5m in add-ons
  • Howe finally lands long-term defensive target

نيوكاسل يتعاقد أخيرًا! نجم ميلان "سعيد بهذا الاختيار" بينما يسافر المدافع للخضوع للفحص الطبي مع ماغبايز.نيوكاسل يتعاقد أخيرًا! نجم ميلان "سعيد بهذا الاختيار" بينما يسافر المدافع للخضوع للفحص الطبي مع ماغبايز.نيوكاسل يتعاقد أخيرًا! نجم ميلان "سعيد بهذا الاختيار" بينما يسافر المدافع للخضوع للفحص الطبي مع ماغبايز.

Eddie Howe has had Thiaw in hisu0026nbsp;sights for some time. Newcastle first registered interest in the German international back in the summer of 2024. The connection strengthened when Thiaw lined up against the Magpies in the 2023/24 group stage opener at the San Siro, helping Milan secure a clean sheet in a goalless draw.

Thiaw becomes Newcastle’s latest major signing of the summer following the arrival of Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who joined on a season-long loan from Southampton. However, the transfer window hasn’t been all smooth sailing for the Magpies. Several high-profile targets slipped through their grasp, including Hugo Ekitike (), Bryan Mbeumo (), Liam Delap and Joao Pedro (both ), Dean Huijsen (), and James Trafford ().

Thiaw, 24, boarded a flight to England on Sunday evening, but not before speaking to Sky Sports . In a heartfelt goodbye, he said, “I want to thank everyone at , I’ve learned so much here. Newcastle? I’m happy with this choice, I’m ready for the Premier League.”

Thiaw leaves behind a record of 85 appearances for the Rossoneri, 31 of which came last season. He also played a key role in their Supercoppa Italiana triumph, even if the domestic campaign ended in disappointment, finishing eighth in Serie A and suffering a final defeat to .

The last formalities are now in motion. Should the medical pass without issue, Newcastle will unveil Thiaw as their latest defensive recruit, sealing a move that has been brewing for quite some time. It remains to be seen if he is involved in the Magpies’ Premier League opener against Aston Villa on August 16.