Newcastle welcomes Thiaw's departure, bringing joy to Schalke
In a move that has been brewing for days, defender Malick Thiaw has officially switched clubs, making the transition from AC Milan to Newcastle United. The transfer fee is reported to be around €36 million, with potential bonuses of an additional €4 million.
Thiaw, who started his professional career at Schalke 04, moved to AC Milan in 2022 for approximately €5 million. However, it appears that Schalke 04 does not directly benefit from this latest transfer as there are no reported sell-on clauses or direct financial benefits from the transaction between AC Milan and Newcastle United.
Despite not having a direct financial impact, Schalke 04 did secure a 10% sell-on clause when Thiaw moved to Milan in 2022. This means that they will receive a portion of any future transfer fees should Thiaw be sold again in the future. The exact amount Schalke 04 will receive from this latest transfer has not been disclosed publicly.
Thiaw has expressed his happiness about joining Newcastle United and has already signed a long-term contract with the club. He has also expressed his desire to get to know his new team and the entire team, and is looking forward to starting training with his new teammates.
Newcastle United, currently the fifth-placed team in the Premier League from last season, is eager to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season. With Thiaw's addition, they aim to improve their defensive line and compete for top honours in the league.
Thiaw joins a team that is looking to build on its success from last season and challenge for higher positions in the Premier League. As the dust settles on this transfer, fans and pundits alike are excited to see how Thiaw will perform in his new role and what impact he will have on the team's performance.
Thiaw's move from AC Milan to Newcastle United, though not directly benefiting Schalke 04 financially, secures a 10% sell-on clause for any future transfer of the defender. The Premier League, with Newcastle United aiming to strengthen their squad, houses European leagues where football is widely enjoyed.
