Newcastle have signed Ajax teenager Sean Steur for a payment that would rise to £23million.
The midfielder made 24 appearances in all competitions for the Amsterdammers final season after becoming a member of the membership’s academy in 2016.
Steur, 18, turns into Newcastle’s third arrival of the summer time, following goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen and winger Bazoumana Traore by the door at St James’ Park.
The Netherlands Beneath-19 worldwide instructed the membership’s official web site: “It’s an unimaginable feeling to be right here. It’s an enormous membership within the Premier League and it was all the time my dream to play in the very best league on the earth, so that is actually thrilling.
“I used to be at dwelling at Ajax – I joined after I was seven and I depart with solely good reminiscences, however when a membership like Newcastle comes for you, it’s actually exhausting to say no. The previous couple of days have gone quick and I’m very blissful to hitch.
“I’m a participant who likes to get on the ball and play ahead on a regular basis. I’m blissful enjoying between the strains and I really feel I’ve plenty of vitality in my recreation. I simply need to win.”
Newcastle boss Howe happy with Steur after troublesome summer time up to now
The signing of Steur has supplied a little bit respite for boss Eddie Howe, who has already misplaced Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer time with captain Bruno Guimaraes additionally desperate to give up Newcastle for Arsenal.
Howe stated of the younger Dutchman: “We’re delighted to welcome Sean to Newcastle United – he’s a prime younger prospect that has already tasted Champions League and top-flight Dutch soccer.
“We see actual potential in Sean and imagine he has the traits to develop into a worthwhile participant for us for years to return. That’s one thing we’re actually excited by and sit up for working with him and serving to him obtain his ambitions.
“Sean is an thrilling addition to our squad. He’s had a superb upbringing at Ajax, who’ve an impressive monitor report of manufacturing younger gamers.”
Newcastle completed twelfth within the Premier League final season and seem to have reshaped their switch mannequin, preferring as a substitute to focus on younger gamers with sell-on worth relatively than ready-made Premier League gamers.
