Sven Botman in Newcastle, it's (almost) done.
As expected, the young (22 years old) Dutch international defender of Lille will leave the North of France for that of England and a five-year contract in Newcastle.
The Magpies announced on Tuesday that they had sealed an agreement in principle for the transfer of the former Ajax player, who arrived in 2020 at Losc and champion of France in 2021. The person concerned also satisfied the traditional medical examination.
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Transfer formalities are expected to be completed this week, after which the 22-year-old will officially become a Newcastle United player
," the English new-rich said in a statement.
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If the amount of the transfer has not been communicated, it is a question of 37 M€ for Botman, who will have played 79 matches and scored three goals in two (beautiful) seasons under the colors of Lille.
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