'Outstanding' - Agent confirms Newcastle United signing of 'special talent' in powerful social media statement
Newcastle United transfers: Bazoumana Toure’s agent has reacted to his client signing for ‘one of the biggest clubs in world football’.
Bazoumana Toure has signed for ‘one of the biggest clubs in world football’ by joining Newcastle United, according to his agent.
On Sunday evening, Newcastle confirmed the signing of the 20-year-old winger from Hoffenheim in a deal worth around £43million.
Toure has been away at the World Cup with Ivory Coast and joins Newcastle on the back of an impressive breakthrough season in the Bundesliga in which he scored five goals and registered 12 assists in 30 appearances to help Hoffenheim finish fifth and qualify for the Europa League.
Bazoumana Toure reacts to Newcastle United transfer
Following his arrival, Toure told the club website: “I’m very, very happy to be here. It was my dream since I was young to play in the Premier League for a big team like Newcastle.
“Newcastle is like a family, which will help me show my best on the pitch. I will give my best every single day for this shirt.
“I’m very excited to join Newcastle and I can’t wait to meet my team-mates, the supporters and everybody at the club. I’m also very excited to play at St. James’ Park for the first time.”
Toure’s agent issues statement following NUFC move
Toure’s representative, Gordon Stipic-Wipfler, took to Instagram to post a photo of himself alongside Toure upon signing for Newcastle.
It was accompanied by a short statement, which read: “Another exciting chapter. Our client Bazoumana Toure joins Newcastle United.
“A special talent, an outstanding character, and a player with an incredibly bright future. This transfer is the result of trust, commitment, and excellent cooperation between everyone involved. Bazou, congratulations on this important milestone.
“This is just the beginning. Keep working hard, stay humble, and enjoy every moment at one of the biggest clubs in world football. We wish you every success in black and white.”
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