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Newcastle signs Abdulmalik Bamgbola from Watford, strengthens academy

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Newcastle signs Abdulmalik Bamgbola from Watford, strengthens academy

Summary

Newcastle United has completed the signing of Abdulmalik Bamgbola from Watford. The young center-back, who has spent three seasons in Watford's academy, attracted interest from several Premier League clubs before choosing Newcastle. He will initially join Newcastle's Under-15s, a team that has seen recent success, winning both the Premier League U15 International Tournament and the Orange Veins Cup. Newcastle's ongoing investment in their academy aims to improve the pathway to senior football for young talent.

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By the Numbers

•Abdulmalik Bamgbola joins Newcastle from Watford's academy.
•He will play with Newcastle's Under-15s.
•Newcastle's Under-15s recently won two prestigious tournaments.
•Bamgbola attracted interest from several Premier League clubs.
•This move continues Newcastle's focus on youth development.

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What they're saying

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Newcastle United continues to invest heavily in its academy structure, with the club targeting and landing some of the most promising domestic prospects as part of a wider effort to improve the pathway toward senior football. Most recently, NUFC Blog reported on Oct. 7 that Newcastle has completed the signing of young center-back Abdulmalik Bamgbola […]
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