Newcastle United have completed the signing of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw.
The Germany international, 24, joined Eddie Howe’s side for a reported £34.6m, including add-ons.
He is the Magpies’ third signing of a tricky summer of recruitment, after winger Anthony Elanga’s arrival from Nottingham Forest and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on loan from Southampton.
Bringing in a new centre-back was a priority for Newcastle this summer as manager Howe looks to increase competition and lower the average age of an experienced squad.
However, getting deals over the line has been a tall order, with the Magpies missing out on several targets across all positions, including Benjamin Sesko, Hugo Ekitike, Joao Pedro and James Trafford.
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