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Another defeat for Spurs as Elanga and Wissa goals seal Magpies win
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Substitute Yoane Wissa scored twice to give Matthias Jaissle a winning start as Newcastle boss with a 2-1 comeback pre-season win at 10-man Valencia.
But the friendly at the Mestalla threatened to be overshadowed by Jose Gaya’s red-card horror tackle on Anthony Elanga, which saw the Newcastle winger stretchered off in the first half and led to both sets of players clashing.
Fortunately for the Sweden international, his injury does
Elanga added: “I’m ready to put on this black and white top to really fight for this team and give everything for the passionate fanbase that lives and breathes football.
“I had an amazing two years at Nottingham Forest, they really helped me to become the player I am today, but I’m really happy to be here now.
“The club won a trophy last season and are building something
Newcastle United have agreed a £55m fee with Nottingham Forest for Sweden winger Anthony Elanga.
Newcastle are seeking to strengthen their attacking options as they prepare for their return to the Champions League following a fifth-placed Premier League finish last season.
The 23-year-old scored six goals and produced 11 assists for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side during their successful 2024-25 Premier League season.
Newcastle have yet to pay a fee for
Anthony Elanga raised his arms in an almost apologetic manner.
The winger had just fired Nottingham Forest into the lead against former side Manchester United after a dazzling 70-yard run.
But the Swede elected not to celebrate out of respect for the team he joined at the age of 12.
That is despite Elanga’s left-footed finish being the reward of hours of hard work in his own time.
“During lockdown
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Nottingham Forest moved closer to realising their Champions League dream as Anthony Elanga’s solo strike defeated his former club Manchester United.
The winger, who joined United as a 12-year-old, sprinted 70 yards before finishing into the bottom corner to catch the visitors cold with an early winner.
He joined Forest from United for £15m in 2023, in search of regular football, and continued his excellent season against his former
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