Bazoumana Toure has joined Newcastle United from Hoffenheim for £42m, fulfilling his dream of playing in the Premier League. The Ivorian winger had a successful season in Germany and contributed significantly to his national team's World Cup campaign.

Newcastle announce arrival of Hoffenheim forward Toure

Bazoumana Toure has officially joined Newcastle United from Hoffenheim, marking a significant milestone in his career as he fulfills his dream of playing in the Premier League. The transfer, reportedly worth £42 million, was finalized on Sunday and includes a long-term contract with the Magpies. Toure, only 20 years old, is arriving on the back of a productive season in the Bundesliga, where he notched up 45 appearances across all competitions.

During his time at Hoffenheim, Toure was a standout performer, recording 17 goal contributions, which included five goals and 12 assists. He was also noted for his impressive dribbling ability, completing 64 successful dribbles, the highest for Hoffenheim since his debut. His creativity was evident as he created 59 chances, ranking just behind team-mate Andrej Kramaric, who created 65. Toure's ability to perform at a high level was further showcased during the summer World Cup, where he played a key role for the Ivory Coast, helping them reach the knockout stage before their exit against Norway.

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In his first comments after the transfer, Toure expressed his excitement about joining Newcastle. "I'm very, very happy to be here. It was my dream since I was young to play in the Premier League for a big team like Newcastle," he stated on the club's official website. He emphasized the familial atmosphere at Newcastle, indicating it will help him perform at his best. "I will give my best every single day for this shirt. I'm very excited to join Newcastle and I can't wait to meet my team-mates, the supporters, and everybody at the club."

Newcastle United's head coach, Eddie Howe, also shared his enthusiasm for bringing Toure to the club. "We're really pleased to have been able to bring Bazoumana to Newcastle United. He has shown his ability to perform in a top European league during his time in Germany and has gained really good experience with his national team, especially at this summer's World Cup," Howe commented. He further noted Toure’s potential for growth, stating, "We feel that he's a player with a really high ceiling – he's somebody who we believe can offer us something different. He also has a lot of potential to unlock, and we're really looking forward to working with him."

Toure's signing is part of a busy transfer window for Newcastle, with the club looking to strengthen their squad following various player movements. Notably, Anthony Gordon has left for Barcelona, and Sandro Tonali is nearing a £100 million transfer to Tottenham. Meanwhile, Newcastle missed out on Victor Munoz, who opted for Liverpool, and speculation surrounds Bruno Guimaraes, who may also depart Tyneside. As Toure prepares for his new adventure in England, fans are eager to see how he will contribute to the team's aspirations in the Premier League and beyond.

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