Burnley striker reinforces McPeace front line following Wilson injury
Newcastle United announced the conclusion of a new deal during the current winter transfer period, the second in the Saudi era.
In an official statement issued on Thursday followingnoon, Newcastle announced his contract with Burnley striker Chris Wood, for a period of two and a half years.
According to the newspaper “Daily Mail” and “Sky Sports”, the move of the New Zealander to the “McPays” cost the club 25 million pounds.
The 30-year-old became the second deal concluded by the club following transferring its ownership to the Saudi Investment Fund, following English full-back Kieran Trippier.
It was decided to give Wood the 20th shirt, as he is expected to make his first appearance when facing Watford at St James’ Park, next Saturday, in the English Premier League.
Wood said in statements to the club’s official website, “It is a very wonderful opportunity for me and I am very happy to join Newcastle.”
Newcastle were looking to strengthen their front line following prominent striker Callum Wilson suffered a calf injury and was out for eight weeks.
Coach Eddie Howe said: “Chris is an important deal for us at the perfect timing and I am happy that we can finish his contract quickly. He is a great danger in attack and I like his personality and physical abilities and he has a lot of experience in the Premier League, he will fit in very much with the squad.”
The winter Mercato.. Newcastle announces the second deals of the “Saudi era”
Mohammed Al-Baqami
already
2022-01-13
Newcastle United announced the conclusion of a new deal during the current winter transfer period, the second in the Saudi era.
In an official statement issued on Thursday followingnoon, Newcastle announced his contract with Burnley striker Chris Wood, for a period of two and a half years.
According to the newspaper “Daily Mail” and “Sky Sports”, the move of the New Zealander to the “McPays” cost the club 25 million pounds.
The 30-year-old became the second deal concluded by the club following transferring its ownership to the Saudi Investment Fund, following English full-back Kieran Trippier.
It was decided to give Wood the 20th shirt, as he is expected to make his first appearance when facing Watford at St James’ Park, next Saturday, in the English Premier League.
Wood said in statements to the club’s official website, “It is a very wonderful opportunity for me and I am very happy to join Newcastle.”
Newcastle were looking to strengthen their front line following prominent striker Callum Wilson suffered a calf injury and was out for eight weeks.
Coach Eddie Howe said: “Chris is an important deal for us at the perfect timing and I am happy that we can finish his contract quickly. He is a great danger in attack and I like his personality and physical abilities and he has a lot of experience in the Premier League, he will fit in very much with the squad.”
January 13, 2022 – Jumada al-Thani 10 1443
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Burnley striker reinforces McPeace front line following Wilson injury
Newcastle United announced the conclusion of a new deal during the current winter transfer period, the second in the Saudi era.
In an official statement issued on Thursday followingnoon, Newcastle announced his contract with Burnley striker Chris Wood, for a period of two and a half years.
According to the newspaper “Daily Mail” and “Sky Sports”, the move of the New Zealander to the “McPays” cost the club 25 million pounds.
The 30-year-old became the second deal concluded by the club following transferring its ownership to the Saudi Investment Fund, following English full-back Kieran Trippier.
It was decided to give Wood the 20th shirt, as he is expected to make his first appearance when facing Watford at St James’ Park, next Saturday, in the English Premier League.
Wood said in statements to the club’s official website, “It is a very wonderful opportunity for me and I am very happy to join Newcastle.”
Newcastle were looking to strengthen their front line following prominent striker Callum Wilson suffered a calf injury and was out for eight weeks.
Coach Eddie Howe said: “Chris is an important deal for us at the perfect timing and I am happy that we can finish his contract quickly. He is a great danger in attack and I like his personality and physical abilities and he has a lot of experience in the Premier League, he will fit in very much with the squad.”
