
After intense negotiations, AS Monaco and Newcastle United have finalised a landmark deal worth over €40 million for the transfer of Aladji Bamba, including performance-related bonuses. The 20-year-old French-Guinean midfielder, born in Blois, France, has secured permission to travel to England for his medical examination and to formalise a long-term contract with the Premier League club.
The young international prospect shared his thoughts on this career-defining move:
« This represents an incredible opportunity and a significant milestone in my development. Newcastle United is a legendary club with passionate supporters, and I’m thrilled to embrace the challenge of competing in the Premier League while keeping my loved ones in France and Guinea close to my heart. »