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Newcastle Signs Ajax Teen Steur and Moves for 20-Year-Old World Cup Star Manzambi
The 18-year-old has made 26 senior Ajax appearances and is expected to sign a five-year deal after completing his medical.
- On Thursday, Newcastle United confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur for £23 million, including add-ons, making him the club's third summer arrival after Ewen Jaouen and Bazoumana Toure.
- After completing his medical on Wednesday, Steur was praised by Manager Eddie Howe as a 'top young prospect,' with Director Ross Wilson emphasizing the club acted 'swiftly' to secure the Dutchman.
- Steur made 26 senior appearances in the Netherlands, and Ajax retains a 12% sell-on clause on future profits; Newcastle's strategy prioritizes young players with high sell-on values, contrasting with past failures like Elliot Anderson.
- Club captain Bruno Guimaraes faces an uncertain future amid Arsenal interest, though Newcastle insists The Brazilian, who holds a 20% sell-on clause due to Lyon, is not for sale.
- Newcastle begins its Premier League campaign at home to Liverpool on August 23, following the sale of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur for £100 million as the club bolsters its squad.
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Newcastle signs Ajax teen Steur and moves for 20-year-old World Cup star Manzambi
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