Newcastle signs Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £42 million

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Newcastle signs Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £42 million
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Newcastle United has signed 20-year-old winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £42 million. Toure replaces Anthony Gordon following Newcastle's unsuccessful pursuit of Victor Munoz. Toure, who impressed in the Bundesliga last season, is also coming off his participation with the Ivory Coast at the World Cup. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed excitement about Toure's potential contributions to the team. Toure joins goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen as the club's second summer signing.

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  • Bazoumana Toure joins Newcastle from Hoffenheim for £42 million.
  • Toure scored five goals and nine assists last season.
  • His signing follows Newcastle's interest in Victor Munoz.
  • Toure made three World Cup appearances for Ivory Coast this summer.
  • He is Newcastle's second signing of the summer transfer window.
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Newcastle United have completed the signing of Ivory Coast winger Bazoumana Toure from Bundesliga club Hoffenheim. The Magpies will reportedly pay £42 million ($56 million) for the left-sided 20-year-old, who arrives as a replacement for Anthony Gordon after Newcastle lost out to Liverpool in their pursuit of Victor Munoz.

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