Why Newcastle have signed a 'giant' from French second tier
Summary
Newcastle United has signed 20-year-old goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims, a French second-tier team. Although Jaouen has never played in a top league before, Newcastle is paying around £18.5 million for him, showing their belief in his potential to grow and adapt to a higher level of play.Key Facts
- Ewen Jaouen is a 20-year-old goalkeeper from Stade de Reims in France's Ligue 2 (second division).
- Newcastle United paid about £18.5 million to sign Jaouen.
- Jaouen has not played in a top-flight league before, so he will need time to adjust.
- He is 6 feet 6 inches tall and is described as proactive with good foot skills.
- Jaouen kept 15 clean sheets last season, matching a record for Stade de Reims.
- He played a key role in Dunkerque’s French Cup semi-final run by making critical saves and scoring a penalty.
- Goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon, who has worked with famous goalkeepers, believes Jaouen can develop significantly.
- Newcastle plans to protect Jaouen during his first season to help him adapt to the Premier League’s intensity and quality.
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