Newcastle have accomplished the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey. The 24-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the membership, who're understood to have paid an preliminary £39m for his companies, with an extra £4m due in add-ons.
The Villa academy graduate, who made 167 appearances for his or her senior staff, 10 of them in final season's Champions League, is the fourth acquisition of the summer time for the Newcastle head coach, Eddie Howe.
“I'm delighted to be right here. It's been a mad two or three days, however I'm actually joyful to be right here and I can't wait to get began,” Ramsey stated. “This can be a large transfer for me, however as quickly as I knew the gaffer was and actually preferred me, it didn't take a lot time to determine. His observe file of creating gamers, particularly those that have gone on to develop into internationals right here, speaks for itself.
“It was all the time a troublesome sport enjoying for Villa in opposition to Newcastle – the staff is stuffed with vitality, so athletic and the followers are so passionate. I really feel my sport will go well with that and I'm excited to be on the opposite finish of it now.”
Newcastle started their Premier League marketing campaign with a 0-0 draw at Villa on Saturday and Ramsey will be part of the squad on the coaching pitch as they start preparations for the go to of the champions, Liverpool, every week on Monday.
Howe stated: “Jacob is one other improbable addition to our squad. His qualities will deliver us one thing totally different on the pitch and he suits the profile of being younger and hungry to develop, but additionally with a wealth of Premier League soccer below his belt.
“Jacob affords versatility and his directness in assault has confirmed to be an actual menace at this degree in current seasons. He carried out very properly within the Champions League final season too and we consider he'll be a significant asset for us.”
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Ramsey was a part of England's European Below-21 Championship-winning squad in 2023 alongside new teammate Anthony Gordon. He joins Anthony Elanga, Aaron Ramsdale and Malick Thiaw in heading for St James' Park this summer time.
