Surprise Newcastle United exit as Spanish club announce 'important signing in its history'
The midfielder has left Newcastle United just a year after signing.
One of Newcastle United’s academy prospects has completed a surprise move to Spain.
Mo Sedibeh only joined the Magpies from Bradford City last summer but has made a swift exit, joining Spanish fourth-tier side UB Conquense.
The 19-year-old attacking midfielder, who scored twice on his Newcastle under-21s debut, trained with Eddie Howe’s first-team last season and was part of the group that travelled to Austria last week.
Mo Sedibeh completes move to Spanish club
Born in Mataro, near Barcelona, Sedibeh makes a return to his homeland to link up with Conquense on a three-year contract. The Spanish outfit have labelled Sedibeh, who is also eligible to represent Gambia, as ‘one of the most important signings in its history’.
A club statement read: “Union Balompedica Conquense has made one of the most important signings in its history. The young Spanish-Gambian talent, Muhamadou "Mo" Sedibeh Sidibeh (19 years old), born in Mataró (Barcelona), becomes a new Black and White player after signing a contract for the next three seasons , in a permanent transfer from Newcastle United, one of the most prestigious clubs in the Premier League.
“Sedibeh, a right-footed attacking midfielder with outstanding technical ability and huge potential , has excelled in the English club's youth system and recently took part in Newcastle's first-team pre-season training in Austria. This confirms the high level of this new signing for Conquense.
“The arrival of Mo Sedibeh represents a historic leap forward for Spanish football and reflects the ambition and seriousness of the new sporting project being built in Cuenca. This move, unprecedented in the club's recent history, also opens the door to a strategic relationship with Newcastle United, consolidating Cuenca as an attractive destination for young national and international talent.
“From today, Mo Sedibeh is one of the big names of this new black and white era. Welcome to your new home, Mo. Together we're going to make history.”
Newcastle United searching for new under-21s manager
Newcastle are close to appointing a new under-21s lead coach after Diarmuid O’Carroll left to join Sparta Prague as a first-team coach last month.
According to Mail Online, United’s search is down to the final four candidates. That includes Adam Lawrence, who left Manchester United in May to explore other opportunities.
Having originally joined Man United as under-16s lead coach in 2021, Lawrence enjoyed a successful two years in charge of the under-18s as he lifted three pieces of silverware during the 2023/24 season. Seven academy graduates have made their debuts since Lawrence began working in the Professional Development Phase (U17-U21).
Nick Cox, Director of Academy at Manchester United, said: “Adam has contributed greatly to our club throughout his four years at Manchester United. His passion for helping young players to maximise their potential has played an important role in the success of our Academy system.
“We take great pride in supporting and witnessing the development of our staff, Adam is a fine example of that, moving up from the Under-16s to the Under-18s, enjoying success and now being ready to seek a new challenge in the game. The whole of the Academy thanks Adam for his service and wishes him the very best of luck for the future.”