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Malick Thiaw is Newcastle's third signing of the summer Newcastle United have completed the signing of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw. The Germany international, 24, joins Eddie Howe's side for a reported £34. 6m, including add-ons. He is the Magpies' third signing of a tricky summer of recruitment, after winger Anthony Elanga's arrival from Nottingham Forest and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on loan from Southampton. "I'm really excited to join this massive club. I can't wait to start training and to get to know my new team-mates and all the staff, " said Thiaw. "The gaffer showed me his vision and what he wants to do with me as a player and the club itself, which is really exciting. "I think Newcastle speaks for itself. It's a great club, a big club with passionate fans who I can't wait to see at St James' Park. " Newcastle striker Isak still determined to join Liverpool How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga and rescue 'nightmare' window? Bringing in a new centre-back was a priority for Newcastle this summer as manager Howe looks to increase competition and lower the average age of an experienced squad. But getting deals over the line has been a tall order, with the Magpies missing out on several targets across all positions, including Benjamin Sesko, Hugo Ekitike, Joao Pedro and James Trafford. There has also been speculation over the future of striker Alexander Isak, who is determined to leave the club and join Liverpool. Howe said: "We're really pleased to have Malick on board. He's a player I've admired for a long time and somebody who will add real quality to our defensive options. "Malick is still young but brings valuable experience of Champions League football, as well as playing in the Bundesliga and Serie A, which is a major positive for us as we return to Europe this season. " Thiaw, who has three caps for Germany, joined AC Milan from Schalke in 2022. He made 31 appearances in all competitions for the Serie A giants last season, scoring his only goal of the campaign against Real Madrid in the Champions League in November. Newcastle open their Premier League campaign at Aston Villa on Saturday. More to follow. Latest Newcastle news, analysis and fan views Get Newcastle news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser 'Shoddy and shabby' Rangers do what they need to Spurs start new era under 'glass half-full' Frank Newcastle sign defender Thiaw from AC Milan New drama from writer Jimmy Mc Govern Comedian Ellie Taylor shares her motivational playlist Annika returns to solve unfathomable murders Will laughter help you live longer? 'Shoddy, shabby & not good enough' - but Rangers do what they need to Spurs start new era under 'glass half-full' Frank Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time. Video Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time Fresh or fatigued - how rested is your Premier League team's squad? Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away. Video Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away These eight players will help you win FPL How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga & rescue 'nightmare' window? Why have Ferrari been unable to win a title since 2008? Raducanu 'getting back to best' but edged out by Sabalenka Owners worth billions, so why might Red Bull era dawn slowly at Newcastle? Liverpool 2. 0 launched at Wembley - and Slot has bugs to fix Chaos & controversy - Rashford's first two weeks inside Barca soap opera How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final. Video How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season? When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.