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The transfer by Anthony Elanga (23) from Nottingham Forest to Newcastle United is perfect. The right winger signed a long -term contract on Friday until reported in 2030, which transports him to second place in the ranking of the most expensive purchases in the history of the Magpies.
According to “The Athletic”, the transfer is £ 52 million, which is the equivalent of a good 60 million euros. Bonuses would also be added, Fabrizio Romano reported a total of almost 64 million euros. Either way, Elanga sorts himself down behind his compatriot Alexander Isak, who has been ahead of Real Sociedad at Newcastle since the summer of 2022. Meanwhile, Nottingham has never had so much with the sale of a player. With a view to the current transfer period, at least 60 million euros have been paid seven times before Elanga, only in one case the receiving association does not come from the Premier League.
“I am very happy to welcome Anthony at Newcastle United. He was an important goal for us and I am looking forward to signing him at this early date of the season preparation. He is an exciting talent with characteristics that make him a unique offensive power. His pace, its energy and ability to score goals will strengthen us. Anthony is hungry with us. To develop further and to be successful here, and we are all looking forward to working with him, ”said coach Eddie Howe.
Elanga explained: “I am excited, I’m really happy, but above all I am ready to put on the black and white jersey to really fight for this team and to give everything for the passionate fans who live and breathe football. I had two fantastic years with Nottingham Forest who really helped me to be the player that I am today, but I’m really happy now.”
Training club Manchester United also benefits from the change of 22-time Swedish international, it is said. Elanga was active for the Red Devils from 2015 until his signature at Nottingham 2023. Forest had cost his services to cost 16 million euros. Since then, Elanga has been on the pitch 82 times (eleven goals/21 templates) and screwed its market value from 18 million to EUR 42 million.