Newcastle United complete the signing of Bazoumana Touré from Bundesliga club Hoffenheim, according to multiple reports. The 20-year-old Ivory Coast winger, who plays primarily on the left, joins as a new attacking option for the Premier League side. The Athletic reports the deal is completed as Newcastle make additional moves in the summer transfer window, with the winger becoming the club’s second signing after Ewen Jaouen arrived from Reims.
Several outlets report the fee and context of the transfer. ESPN and Yahoo Sports say Newcastle agree a fee of around £42 million (about $56 million) for Touré, describing him as one of the major additions of the summer. Yahoo Sports also links the move to Newcastle’s earlier transfer efforts, stating Touré arrives after the club lost out to Liverpool in their pursuit of Victor Munoz, and frames the signing as a response to Anthony Gordon leaving the club. All sources agree on the destination, player identity, age, and that Touré comes from Hoffenheim.
