Newcastle have completed the signing of Botman

Newcastle announced yesterday that they have finalized the signing of 22-year-old Dutch defender Sven Botman from Lille on a five-year deal. The English club contacted last Tuesday of a principle agreement

The amount of the transfer has not been disclosed, although according to British media, Newcastle will pay 37 million euros to Lille for Botman’s signing.

“I’m so happy, excited, and can’t wait to start this new adventure,” Botman said. “This is the best day of my life, a day I’ve worked so hard for and I’m so excited.”

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Botman added: “Newcastle have a long -term plan to get to the top, both for me and for the club, and they play in the Premier League, which is the best league in Europe. The whole package is just perfect. I am looking forward to meet the fans and also my new teammates. “

Newcastle, the club with the most capital in the world after being acquired in October by the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund, spent 66 million euros on the market this summer after including Meta Nick Pope (Burnley) at 11.5 million and acquiring ownership. owner of defender Matt Targett, until now on loan to Aston Villa, in the amount of 17.5.

Champion with LIlle in 2021

Botman, who has yet to play for the Dutch senior team, arrived in Lille in 2020 and won Ligue 1 in his first season.

“I’m glad Sven came with us. He is very good technically, very good physically and he has a great attitude, ”said Newcastle manager Eddie Howe.

“At 22 years old, he already has solid experience at the highest level but he is at a great age to grow with this team. I look forward to working with him and seeing him with his new teammates.”