Newcastle agree £52m deal for Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez
Newcastle United have agreed a deal worth up to £52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Newcastle Target Premier League Experience
The Magpies have been exclusive to signings from Europe so far in the transfer window, but they recognize the need to add some domestic experience after losing several key players. Gonzalez, aged 24, has only spent a season-and-a-half in the Premier League since signing from Porto, but his age and potential appeal to Newcastle's new head coach, Matthias Jaissle.
A Potential Game Changer for St James' Park
Despite previously stating his desire to stay at the Etihad, Gonzalez will become the fourth senior midfielder to leave City this summer. He brings qualities that Newcastle have been seeking in their midfield, as highlighted by his impressive statistics from last season: leading in high turnovers per game and ranking highly for line-breaking passes.
This signing reinforces Jaissle's vision for the team and suggests that Newcastle are not to be written off despite recent departures.