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Newcastle agrees to sign Ajax midfielder Sean Steur for €27 million

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Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Newcastle agrees to sign Ajax midfielder Sean Steur for €27 million

Summary

Newcastle United has reached an agreement in principle with Ajax to sign 18-year-old midfielder Sean Steur. The deal, valued at up to €27 million including add-ons, is part of Newcastle's strategy to secure young European talent. Steur, a standout in Ajax's youth system, made 38 senior appearances last season, scoring three goals and providing five assists. He is expected to undergo a medical and complete a five-year contract soon. Newcastle aims to rebuild its midfield following Sandro Tonali's transfer to Tottenham Hotspur while working on a deal for Johan Manzambi.

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By the Numbers

•Newcastle to pay Ajax €27 million for Sean Steur
•Steur made 38 appearances for Ajax last season
•He scored his first league goal in De Klassieker
•Transfer includes performance-based add-ons
•Eddie Howe seeks to rebuild midfield after Tonali's exit

Latest Updates

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6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle reach agreement with Ajax for midfield gem Sean Steur

What they're saying

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Newcastle United’s summer rebuild is gathering pace, with the club moving quickly from sales into a run of younger, high-upside additions. According to Dutch outlet AD’s Johan Inan, Newcastle is close to signing Ajax midfielder Sean Steur in a deal worth around €27 million, including bonuses. “Sean Steur is on the verge of a sensational […]
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Newcastle United have reached an agreement in principle with Ajax to sign 18-year-old midfield prodigy Sean Steur. The Magpies are reportedly set to pay a package worth up to €27 million, including ...
— Yahoo Sports