AS Monaco and Newcastle United have finalized a landmark transfer agreement for 20-year-old midfielder Aladji Bamba, valuing the deal at over €40 million including performance-based bonuses.
The young French-Guinean talent, born in Blois, France, has secured clearance to travel to England where he will undergo a mandatory medical examination before officially joining the Premier League side on a long-term contract.
Speaking ahead of his move, the promising international expressed his enthusiasm for the transition:
« This represents an incredible milestone in my career and a significant leap forward. Newcastle United is a storied club with passionate supporters, and I’m eager to experience the intensity of Premier League football while keeping my loved ones in France and Guinea close to my heart. »