The German defensive rock embarks on a new chapter in England with a multi-year contract.Official: Malick Thiaw joins Newcastle on a long-term dealMalick Thiaw signed a long-term contract with

Newcastle United have snapped up AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw.The German international makes the move to Eddie Howe’s side in a deal said to be worth about £34.6 million, including

Newcastle have signed defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The Germany defender was linked with a move to Real Madrid and Bayern Munich last summer but after another year in Serie A, he joins Eddie Howe's side in the Premier League.