Newcastle have signed midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax in a switch price £23m.
The 18-year-old has joined on a five-year take care of Newcastle set to pay £20m plus £3m in bonuses.
Steur is the membership’s third signing this summer season, following £42m winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim and £18m goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims after the departures of Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon for a mixed £169m, with midfielder Bruno Guimaraes wanting to affix Arsenal.
Who’s Sean Steur?
Steur started his profession with RKAV Volendam earlier than becoming a member of Ajax’s academy in 2016 and making his senior debut in the course of the 2024/25 marketing campaign earlier than having fun with a breakthrough season final time period, that includes 25 instances in all competitions.
He performed 3 times within the Champions League, the place he turned the membership’s youngest ever participant to offer an help within the competitors.
Steur was awarded the Abdelhak Nouri Trophy, Ajax’s annual award for the membership’s brightest academy expertise, following the likes of Ryan Gravenberch, Christian Eriksen, Wesley Sneijder and Rafael van der Vaart to obtain it.
He has additionally progressed via the Netherlands’ age teams from U15s to U19s.
Sky Sports activities Information understands Ajax and Steur have been in disagreement over his function within the group for subsequent season. Steur believed he ought to be taking part in a extra key function than the membership have been capable of assure him.
It’s believed the disagreement resulted within the teenager being placed on the checklist to play for his or her U21s.
‘Actually onerous to say no to Newcastle’
Steur stated: “It is an unbelievable feeling to be right here. It is a big membership within the Premier League and it was at all times my dream to play in the perfect league on the planet, so that is actually thrilling.
“I used to be at residence at Ajax – I joined once I was seven and I depart with solely good recollections, however when a membership like Newcastle comes for you, it is actually onerous to say no. The previous few days have gone quick and I am very comfortable to affix.
“I am a participant who likes to get on the ball and play ahead on a regular basis. I am comfortable taking part in between the traces and I really feel I’ve a whole lot of vitality in my recreation. I simply wish to win.”
Howe: A prime younger prospect
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe stated: “We’re delighted to welcome Sean to Newcastle United – he is a prime younger prospect who has already tasted Champions League and top-flight Dutch soccer.
“We see actual potential in Sean and imagine he has the traits to grow to be a useful participant for us for years to come back. That is one thing we’re actually excited by and look ahead to working with him and serving to him obtain his ambitions.
“Sean is an thrilling addition to our squad. He is had a wonderful upbringing at Ajax, who’ve an excellent observe report of manufacturing younger gamers.”
Newcastle in superior talks over Manzambi
Newest from Sky Sports activities Information’ Keith Downie:
Newcastle are in superior talks with Freiburg for midfielder Johan Manzambi and near a deal, however there’s nonetheless work to do to agree a price.
The German membership worth the Swiss worldwide, who has scored three objectives and offered two assists on the World Cup, at £51m (€60m).
The 20-year-old additionally must resolve his vacation spot, with different golf equipment considering his providers. .
Sky Sports activities Information solely broke the information of Newcastle’s curiosity in Manzambi two weeks in the past.
