Newcastle United official announcement – Malick Thiaw signs for NUFC

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·12 de agosto de 2025

Newcastle United official announcement – Malick Thiaw signs for NUFC

Malick Thiaw has signed for Newcastle United.

The AC Milan defender signing on a ‘long-term deal’ at St James’ Park.

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The news revealed late on Tuesday night (12 August 2025) via a Newcastle United official announcement (see below).

As usual, no transfer fee made public.

However, across the media there had been widespread reporting that it is a £34m deal, with around £30m guaranteed and another £4m in potential future add-ons.

Newcastle United official announcement – 12 August 2025:

Newcastle United can confirm the signing of defender Malick Thiaw on a long-term deal from Italian side AC Milan.

The 24-year-old, a Germany international who predominantly plays at centre-back, becomes the Magpies’ third first-team addition of the summer.

Malick racked up 85 appearances in all competitions during his three-year spell with the Rossoneri, including one against Eddie Howe’s side at the San Siro in the UEFA Champions League.

His only goal for Milan came in Europe’s elite competition last season, finding the target in a 3-1 victory away to Real Madrid.

Malick began his professional career with homeland side Schalke 04, where he progressed through the youth system before making his Bundesliga debut as an 18-year-old in 2020. The defender has three Germany caps to his name at international level.

Malick will wear shirt number 12 for Newcastle United this season.

Malick said: “I’m really excited to join this massive club. I can’t wait to start training and to get to know my new teammates and all the staff.

“The gaffer showed me his vision and what he wants to do with me as a player and the club itself, which is really exciting.

“I think Newcastle speaks for itself. It’s a great club, a big club with passionate fans who I can’t wait to see at St. James’ Park.”

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe added: “We’re really pleased to have Malick on board. He’s a player I’ve admired for a long time and somebody who will add real quality to our defensive options.