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Aladji Bamba transfer news: Newcastle complete £35.5m signing of midfielder from Monaco | Football News
24 July 2026 Off

Aladji Bamba transfer news: Newcastle complete £35.5m signing of midfielder from Monaco | Football News

By Total Football News

Newcastle have completed the signing of midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco. 

Sky Sports News understands Newcastle will pay an initial fee of £30m, plus £5.5m in potential add-ons.

Bamba has signed a five-year contract and will wear the No 8 shirt, previously taken by Sandro Tonali before his £100m exit to join Tottenham earlier in the window.

On the deal, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: “I’m really pleased to see

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Newcastle: Aladji Bamba £34m deal agreed with Monaco
23 July 2026 Off

Newcastle: Aladji Bamba £34m deal agreed with Monaco

By Total Football News

This move for Bamba underlines a marked shift in transfer strategy for Newcastle.

It is certainly hard to imagine the club spending £55m on a 29-year-old again like they did when they signed forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford last summer.

Instead, Newcastle have targeted players aged 20 and under on the continent this time around.

Bamba, like Steur, Ewen Jaouen and Bazoumana Toure, will need time to adapt to

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