Newcastle United have signed former West Ham talent Amadou Diallo until the end of the season following a successful trial period on Tyneside.
The winger featured in the U21’s 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough earlier this month and has clearly impressed during his time on Tyneside.
Diallo, 19, saw his contract expire at West Ham over the summer and has also had a period at Chelsea, however the former England youth international will now spend the remainder of the 2022/23 season at Newcastle.
Speaking about his move to Tyneside, Diallo said: “Firstly, I want to say thank you to the club for giving me an opportunity to become a Newcastle player. I’m very delighted to be here and will be looking forward to playing and helping the team.
“From day one, the players and staff were good to me and helped me settle in quickly so that made everything else easier.
“I’m really looking forward to getting started to help the team and work hard to achieve our goals as a team for the season.”
On his arrival, Academy Director Steve Harper added: “We are delighted that Amadou is joining us until the end of the season.
“He has performed well over his extended trial period and his signing gives us increased options in wide areas in the under-21 group.”
As a lifelong Newcastle supporter and season ticket holder for many years it is nice to see the progress the team and the club are making. About time to. Haway the lads
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