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Newcastle Sign Nico Gonzalez From Manchester City To Boost Midfield
Newcastle United have added Nico Gonzalez to their football team.
He moved from Manchester City and signed a long-term contract.
Gonzalez is 24 years old and plays in midfield.
He will wear Newcastle’s No.
6 shirt.
He was introduced to fans before a cup match against West Bromwich Albion.
Newcastle says he can carry the ball, defend and handle pressure.
Gonzalez previously played for Barcelona, Valencia, FC Porto and Manchester City.
The transfer is part of a large change in Newcastle’s midfield.
Newcastle United have signed 24-year-old Spanish international Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City on a long-term contract.
Gonzalez was presented before Newcastle’s EFL Cup victory over West Bromwich Albion and will wear the No. 6 shirt.
He is Newcastle’s seventh senior signing of the summer amid major midfield changes, including the departures of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.
Gonzalez made 59 appearances and scored four goals for Manchester City after joining from FC Porto.
Newcastle officials said Gonzalez was their preferred target and praised his ball-carrying, defensive discipline, physicality and Premier League experience.
- Who
- Newcastle United and Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez, formerly of Manchester City.
- What
- Newcastle signed Gonzalez on a long-term contract to strengthen its midfield.
- Where
- Gonzalez was presented to supporters at Newcastle, and he previously played at Manchester City, FC Porto, Barcelona and Valencia.
- When
- The transfer was announced during the summer, before Newcastle’s EFL Cup second-round match.
- Why
- Newcastle wanted a midfielder with Premier League experience and qualities including ball-carrying, defensive discipline and physicality.
Key facts
- Player
- Nico Gonzalez
- Age
- 24
- New club
- Newcastle United
- Previous club
- Manchester City
- Contract
- Long-term
- Squad number
- No. 6
- Manchester City record
- 59 appearances and four goals
Quotes
Nico Gonzalez
Newcastle midfielder and Spanish international who joined from Manchester City
“I’ve experienced playing at St. James’ Park twice with Manchester City and it was really tough. The atmosphere was amazing and the fans are so passionate. I can’t wait to experience that as a home player.”
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“We’ve worked patiently on this transfer for a number of weeks. This was the one we wanted, and we’re delighted to welcome Nico to Newcastle United this evening.”
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Matthias Jaissle
Newcastle United head coach
“I’m very happy to see Nico become a Newcastle United player. He brings serious quality and elite experience in a key area of the pitch.”
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