Newcastle signs Sean Steur and pursues Johan Manzambi amid departures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Newcastle United has confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax for a fee potentially rising to £23 million. The club is also reportedly close to acquiring 20-year-old midfielder Johan Manzambi, who impressed during the World Cup despite a recent knee injury. This flurry of activity comes after Newcastle lost high-profile players Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon, further emphasizing their strategy of bringing in young talent. The club's financial situation has been impacted by a 12th-place finish in the Premier League, which resulted in no European football for the upcoming season.
- •Newcastle signs Sean Steur from Ajax for potentially £23 million.
- •The club is in talks to sign Johan Manzambi from Freiburg.
- •Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon have left the club this summer.
- •Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League and will miss European competition.
- •Financial challenges are prompting a focus on younger players.
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle sign Ajax teenager and close in on World Cup breakout star after losing Sandro Tonali
"Newcastle have signed Ajax’s Sean Steur and are also keen on Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi
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