Newcastle Announce Signing of Ivory Coast International Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim

Key Takeaways:

• Newcastle United announced the signing of winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim on Sunday
• The Premier League club reportedly paid £43 million for the Ivory Coast international
• Toure, aged 20, featured three times for Ivory Coast at the World Cup, where they exited in the round of 32

Transfer Details and Background

Newcastle United have completed the acquisition of Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim, securing the highly rated Ivory Coast winger on a long-term agreement. While the official terms were not divulged, British media outlets report the deal is valued at £43 million ($57 million).

Toure expressed his excitement following the move in an official statement: “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.”

We are delighted to announce the signing of highly rated Ivorian winger Bazoumana Touré on a long-term contract 💪 pic.twitter.com/j7X8j7ujrb

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) July 5, 2026

Squad Changes at St James’ Park

This signing comes as Newcastle continue to reshape their squad following the departure of Anthony Gordon, who moved to Barcelona in a transfer reportedly worth up to 80 million euros ($91.43 million) plus add-ons. Bazoumana Toure becomes the second new arrival after French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen joined the Magpies on Wednesday.

International Experience and Performance

Bazoumana Toure, aged 20, made his debut for the Ivory Coast national team in October last year. He went on to feature in three matches during the World Cup, where the Ivorians’ journey concluded in the round of 32 after a 2-1 defeat to Norway.