Newcastle signs winger Bazoumana Touré for £43 million from Hoffenheim
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Bazoumana Touré has joined Newcastle United from Hoffenheim for £43 million. The 20-year-old Ivory Coast international is the club's second signing this summer, following goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen. Touré is anticipated to step into the role previously held by Anthony Gordon, who transferred to Barcelona in May. He expressed excitement about playing at St James' Park and aims to contribute to the team's success this season.
- •Bazoumana Touré transfers to Newcastle for £43 million.
- •The winger is expected to replace Anthony Gordon.
- •Touré is Newcastle's second summer signing.
- •He expressed eagerness to play at St James' Park.
- 7:17 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘A high ceiling’: Newcastle confirm £43m signing of Hoffenheim winger Touré
"Côte d’Ivoire international is second summer arrival ‘I am very excited to play at St James’ Park,’ he says Bazoumana Touré has completed a £43m move to Newcastle from Hoffenheim. The 20-year-old Côte d’Ivoire winger is Eddie Howe’s second signing of the summer after the former Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen. While Jaouen is expected to start the season as the club’s second-choice keeper, Touré seems destined to fill the boots vacated by Anthony Gordon when the England winger departed for Barcelona in May. Continue reading...
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