It is no secret that Eddie Howe has perhaps built the most positive, tight team in the Premier League today.
From our young stars to seasoned veterans, everyone notes in the Brotherhood built in Newcastle United.
It is what made us such an attractive prospect for many players, both within the Premier League, where Anthony Elanga settled comfortably in Tyneside in no time.
And now we have seen the first images of fellow new signing Malick Thiaw coming to the club, and it is safe to say that the big man fits nicely while he settles in his new environment.
Published on the official YouTube channel of the club, the German international has been waiting for years to finally become a Newcastle player, and he enjoys every second so far.
Arriving at the training field in Benton, ThiaW met important employees such as Eddie Howe, Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones, as well as the majority of the senior squadron.
Perhaps the most striking part of the video is how long and imposing Thiaw is: almost river-river than Burn in Form, Graeme Jones noticed hilarious that Thiaw was a “good size” while he was beating the chest of 24-year-old!
His first meeting with Howe was also a highlight, because the boss gave him a hug, asked how he was and repeated how happy he was to have Malick in the club.
In addition to former AC Milan teammate Sandro Tonali in the dressing room, you can immediately feel how excited Thiaw is to be on Tynide, with that at the end marked while he sees St James’ Park for the first time while his young son is running around the field!
Speaking with BBC Sport, Howe expressed his own excitement about adding ThiaW to his list of defensive options. Imagine the quartet of Thiaw, Botman, Hall and Livramento for the coming years.
“I am really enthusiastic about Malick. I think he is a big age. He is full of potential and the best of his career is yet to come.
Note about the physical characteristics of Thiaw, he is the prototypical Eddie Howe -defender. “He is an impressive character. He is 6ft 4, fast, athletic, good on the ball. These kinds of players are very rare to find. He is also a good character, so I am very enthusiastic about what he can bring.”
It is unlikely that we will see Thiaw start tomorrow at Aston Villa, but he has all the start of a top center and will soon push Fabian Schar for a place in that back four.
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