Newcastle have signed Ajax teenager Sean Steur for a fee that could rise to �23million. The midfielder made 24 appearances in all competitions for the Amsterdammers last season after joining the clubs academy in 2016.Steur, 18, becomes Newcastles third arrival of the summer, following goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen and winger Bazoumana Traore through the door at St James Park.The Netherlands Under-19 international told the clubs official website: Its an incredible feeling to be here. Its a giant club in the Premier League and it was always my dream to play in the best league in the world, so this is really exciting.I was at home at Ajax I joined when I was seven and I leave with only good memories, but when a club like Newcastle comes for you, its really hard to say no. The last few days have gone fast and Im very happy to join.Im a player who likes to get on the ball and play forward all the time. Im happy playing between the lines and I feel I have a lot of energy in my game. I just want to win.Newcastle boss Howe pleased with Steur after difficult summer so farThe signing of Steur has provided a little respite for boss Eddie Howe, who has already lost Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer with captain Bruno Guimaraes also eager to quit Newcastle for Arsenal.Howe said of the young Dutchman: Were delighted to welcome Sean to Newcastle United hes a top young prospect that has already tasted Champions League and top-flight Dutch football.We see real potential in Sean and believe he has the characteristics to become a valuable player for us for years to come. Thats something were really excited by and look forward to working with him and helping him achieve his ambitions.Sean is an exciting addition to our squad. Hes had an excellent upbringing at Ajax, who have an outstanding track record of producing young players.Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League last season and appear to have reshaped their transfer model, preferring instead to target young players with sell-on value rather than ready-made Premier League players. Topics AFC Ajax Newcastle United F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Bruno Guimaraes informs Newcastle of desire to join Arsenal this summer Mitch Fretton 8th July, 2026 BREAKING: Tottenham confirm �100m signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali Jon Fisher 6th July, 2026 Newcastle sign Ivorian winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim 101 GreatGoals 5th July, 2026 Tottenham confirm Fernandes signing as Tonali credits De Zerbi for impending transfer Nicholas McGee 2nd July, 2026 Newcastle agree deal for Ivory Coast winger Toure Nicholas McGee 1st July, 2026 Tottenham agree �100m deal for Newcastle midfielder Tonali Nicholas McGee 1st July, 2026
