Newcastle United completed the signing of 20-year-old Ivory Coast winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim on a long-term contract in early July 2026. The club paid a reported £43 million (approximately $57 million) for the transfer, marking their second signing of the summer after goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen [1, 2, 3, 4].
Toure previously played for Swedish side Hammarby before moving to Hoffenheim in 2025. He made his senior international debut for Ivory Coast in October 2025 and appeared three times for his country during the 2026 World Cup [1, 2, 3, 4].
The winger expressed excitement about joining Newcastle, saying, "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" and added, "I will give my best every single day for this shirt. I'm very excited and can't wait to meet my new teammates … and I'm also very excited to play at St James' Park for the first time" [2, 3].
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe described Toure as a player with "a really high ceiling" who can offer the team something different. Howe added that the club believes Toure has "a lot of potential to unlock" [3]. Former teammate Nahir Besara commented on Toure's attitude, saying, "It doesn't matter if it is a good day or a bad day. He always goes into the locker room with a smile, ready to work" [1].
Toure is expected to be a long-term replacement for Anthony Gordon, who left Newcastle in June 2026 for Barcelona in a deal reportedly worth up to 80 million euros plus add-ons [1, 2, 3, 4]. Meanwhile, Newcastle are also seeking replacements for midfielder Sandro Tonali, who is set to join Tottenham Hotspur for £100 million [1, 3].
