Newcastle completes £34m deal for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:33 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Newcastle United has secured a deal worth up to £34 million for 20-year-old midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco. Bamba is scheduled to arrive on Tyneside for a medical and to sign a long-term contract on Thursday. This acquisition follows the sale of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and comes as Newcastle looks to bolster their midfield after signing Sean Steur from Ajax. Bamba ranked among the top five Ligue 1 midfielders for duels won, tackles, successful take-ons, and aerial duels last season.
- •Bamba played his first senior match in August 2025.
- •Newcastle sold Sandro Tonali to Tottenham last month.
- •Bamba's medical and contract signing take place Thursday.
- •He ranked highly for duels and tackle statistics in Ligue 1.
- •Newcastle aims to enhance their midfield after recent transfers.
- 11:50 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle United complete signing of Aladji Bamba
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Official I Monaco’s Aladji Bamba joins Newcastle in a €40m deal
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle complete signing of midfielder Bamba
- 10:57 AMThe Guardian Sport — Newcastle sign Aladji Bamba in £34m deal from Monaco to boost midfield options
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle sign Monaco midfielder Bamba on five-year deal
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 BREAKING: Newcastle sign exciting Tonali replacement in £30m deal
- 10:33 AMBBC Football — Newcastle agree £34m deal for Monaco's Bamba
"20-year-old agrees five-year contract at club Bamba expected to compete with Miley for No 6 role Newcastle have made Aladji Bamba their fourth signing of the summer after the 20-year-old midfielder completed a move from Monaco for a fee that could rise to £34m. “I’m very happy to be here,” said Bamba. “I was very excited when I heard Newcastle were interested in signing me. I know about the history of the club and I’ve visited the stadium, which is amazing. I can’t wait to be on the pitch.” Continue reading...
"Monaco's French midfielder Aladji Bamba has signed a five-year deal with Premier League club Newcastle, both teams confirmed on Friday."I was very excited when I heard Newcastle were interested in signing me," said Bamba, who becomes the club's fourth signing this summer.
"Newcastle have completed the signing of highly rated midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco, with the deal reportedly worth up to £34 million including add-ons.The 20-year-old has signed a five-year con...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 11:50 AMNewcastle United complete signing of Aladji Bamba
Newcastle have completed the signing of highly rated midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco, with the deal reportedly worth up to £34 million including add-ons.The 20-year-old has signed a five-year con...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 11:35 AMOfficial I Monaco’s Aladji Bamba joins Newcastle in a €40m deal
Newcastle United officially announced on Friday the signing of AS Monaco’s Aladji Bamba (20) on a five-year contract, running until 2031.The deal is a major one, as it will bring in a substantial su...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 11:05 AMNewcastle complete signing of midfielder Bamba
Newcastle United have signed French midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco.The 20-year-old has signed a five-year deal at St James’ Park and joins for a fee believed to be around £35.5m.“I’m very ...
- The Guardian SportJul 24, 2026, 10:57 AMNewcastle sign Aladji Bamba in £34m deal from Monaco to boost midfield options
20-year-old agrees five-year contract at club Bamba expected to compete with Miley for No 6 role Newcastle have made Aladji Bamba their fourth signing of the summer after the 20-year-old midfielder completed a move from Monaco for a fee that could rise to £34m. “I’m very happy to be here,” said Bamba. “I was very excited when I heard Newcastle were interested in signing me. I know about the history of the club and I’ve visited the stadium, which is amazing. I can’t wait to be on the pitch.” Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 10:45 AMNewcastle sign Monaco midfielder Bamba on five-year deal
Monaco's French midfielder Aladji Bamba has signed a five-year deal with Premier League club Newcastle, both teams confirmed on Friday."I was very excited when I heard Newcastle were interested in signing me," said Bamba, who becomes the club's fourth signing this summer.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 10:20 AM🚨 BREAKING: Newcastle sign exciting Tonali replacement in £30m deal
Newcastle United have completed the signing of midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco. The transfer has gone through for an initial fee of £30m, with a further £5.5m possible in add-ons.The 20-year-old...
- BBC FootballJul 23, 2026, 10:33 AMNewcastle agree £34m deal for Monaco's Bamba
Midfielder Aladji Bamba is due to arrive on Thursday for a medical and to sign a long-term contract.
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