Newcastle United have completed the signing of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw.
The Germany international, 24, joins 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.
"I'm really excited to join this massive club. I can't wait to start training and to get to know my new team-mates and all the staff," said Thiaw.
"The gaffer showed me his vision and what he wants to do with me as a player and the club itself, which is really exciting.
"I think Newcastle speaks for itself. It's a great club, a big club with passionate fans who I can't wait to see at St James' Park."
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.
But 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.
The Germany international, 24, joins 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.
"I'm really excited to join this massive club. I can't wait to start training and to get to know my new team-mates and all the staff," said Thiaw.
"The gaffer showed me his vision and what he wants to do with me as a player and the club itself, which is really exciting.
"I think Newcastle speaks for itself. It's a great club, a big club with passionate fans who I can't wait to see at St James' Park."
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.
But 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.
