Newcastle agree £34m deal for Monaco's Bamba
Summary
Newcastle United has agreed to buy Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba for up to £34 million. The 20-year-old French player is expected to arrive soon for a medical check and to sign a long-term contract with the club.Key Facts
- Newcastle United will pay up to £34 million for Aladji Bamba.
- Bamba is a 20-year-old French midfielder.
- He made his first senior appearance in August 2025.
- He has played for France's Under-18, Under-19, and Under-20 teams.
- Newcastle sold midfielder Sandro Tonali to Tottenham last month.
- Newcastle recently signed 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax.
- Another target, Johan Manzambi from Freiburg, joined Aston Villa instead.
- In Ligue 1 last season, Bamba was among the top five midfielders for tackles, duels won, successful take-ons, and aerial duels.
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