Antoony Elanga
Newcastle United have introduced the signing of Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest on a long-term deal, believed to be 5 years.
The Magpies have shelled out £55 million for the Sedish worldwide, who joins fellow compatriot Alexander Isak on Tyneside.
Elanga has been on Newcastle’s radar since final summer time after they tried an formidable deadline day transfer, however Forest refused to promote so near the top of the window.
Chatting with the membership’s web site, he mentioned: “I am excited, I am actually comfortable however most significantly I am prepared. I am able to placed on this black and white prime to essentially battle for this workforce and provides the whole lot for the passionate fanbase that lives and breathes soccer.
“I had an incredible two years at Nottingham Forest, they actually helped me to change into the participant I’m at this time, however I am actually comfortable to be right here now. The membership received a trophy final season and are constructing one thing distinctive, one thing particular that I actually wish to be a part of.
“I actually wish to purchase into the tradition, into the DNA of this membership. I am actually comfortable to be right here and I am unable to wait to get began.”
In the meantime, Eddie Howe can also be delighted to get the deal executed so early.
“I am delighted to welcome Anthony to Newcastle United. He has been a key goal for us so I am delighted to safe him at this early a part of pre-season.
“He’s an thrilling expertise with attributes that make him a novel attacking menace. His tempo, power and talent to create and rating objectives will strengthen us and complement the way in which we wish to play.
“Anthony is hungry to develop even additional with us and to realize success right here, and we’re all trying ahead to working with him.”
