the dutch defender Sven Botman (22 years old), who is going to English Newcastle, confirmed on Tuesday his departure from Lille in a message posted on Instagram.
“I am really happy to have worn the LOSC shirt for two years. It was an incredible adventure and memories that I will never forget,” the center-back, who is very close to Milan, wrote in English in a message accompanied by a video of his most beautiful moments at the French club.
Botman will have to pass a medical examination on Tuesday and then sign with Newcastle, which was bought by a Saudi investment fund at the end of 2021, which will have to pay, according to the press, about 40 million euros to get the services of this high. central defender (1, 95m).
Column of ‘Orange’ hope, Botman trained at Ajax in Amsterdam. With the 2019-2020 loan to Dutch side Heerenveen, he caught the attention of Lille’s recruiters, who signed him in the summer of 2020 for € 8m.
Botman has formed a very competitive duo over two seasons with experienced Portuguese José Fonte, who contributed significantly to the French champion title ‘Mastines’ won in 2021.
Botman made 25 appearances and scored three goals in Ligue 1 last season, missing 11 games in the league due to muscle injuries, a loss that hampered the Lille side’s performance.
Source: La Verdad
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