Anthony Elanga’s seven-word message sends Newcastle United supporters into frenzy
Newcastle United wrapped up the signing of Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest on Friday.
Anthony Elanga has dropped a promotional video promising to throw himself into the “DNA” of Newcastle United.
An official announcement on Friday saw the Swede pen a five-year deal to become Newcastle’s first major signing for three transfer windows. The Magpies finally got their winger having failed to sign Elanga with a desperate deadline-day bid last summer.
He will now rival Jacob Murphy for a first-team spot at St James' Park next season. Only Alexander Isak - his international teammate - has joined Newcastle for a higher fee.
Anthony Elanga on Newcastle United DNA
Speaking to the club website, Elanga vowed to immerse himself to his new club. He said: "I'm excited, I'm really happy but, most importantly, I'm ready. I'm ready to put on this black and white top to really fight for this team and give everything for the passionate fanbase that lives and breathes football.
"I had an amazing two years at Nottingham Forest, they really helped me to become the player I am today, but I'm really happy to be here now. The club won a trophy last season and are building something unique, something special that I really want to be part of.
"I really want to buy into the culture, into the DNA of this club. I'm really happy to be here and I can't wait to get started.”
Anthony Elanga doubles down
This team man, it’s building something unique ⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/c4t4CbUHqL
— Anthony Elanga (@AnthonyElanga) July 13, 2025
Elanga echoed those comments in a seven-word tweet while sharing an emotional video. This proved a hit with Toon fans, with one posting: “I think I love you already.”
Another cheeky comment urged Elanga to use Sandro Tonali as a secret transfer agent. He wrote: “Ask Sandro to have a word with Scalvini please mate” - a reference to Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini.
Eddie Howe on Anthony Elanga
"I'm delighted to welcome Anthony to Newcastle United. He has been a key target for us so I'm delighted to secure him at this early part of pre-season.
"He is an exciting talent with attributes that make him a unique attacking threat. His pace, energy and ability to create and score goals will strengthen us and complement the way we want to play."Anthony is hungry to develop even further with us and to achieve success here, and we’re all looking forward to working with him."