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‘A high ceiling’: Newcastle confirm £43m signing of Hoffenheim winger Touré

<ul><li><p>Côte d’Ivoire international is second summer arrival</p></li><li><p>‘I am very excited to play at St James’ Park,’ he says</p></li></ul><p>Bazoumana Touré has completed a £43m move to Newcastle from Hoffenheim. The 20-year-old Côte d’Ivoire winger is Eddie Howe’s second signing of the summer after the former Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen.</p><p>While Jaouen is expected to start the season as the club’s second-choice keeper, Touré seems destined to fill the boots vacated by Anthony Gordon when the England winger <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/29/anthony-gordon-signs-barcelona-from-newcastle-five-year-deal">departed for Barcelona in May</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/05/newcastle-confirm-43m-signing-of-hoffenheim-winger-toure">Continue reading...</a>