Newcastle announce Anthony Elanga signing | OneFootball

Anthony Elanga has now officially joined Newcastle United from Nottingham Forest.

The two clubs had reached an agreement for a deal valued at £55 million (€63.5m), plus potential add-ons. Elanga has signed a five-year contract with Newcastle.

The 23-year-old becomes Newcastle’s second addition of the summer, following 18-year-old winger Antonio Cordero. Cordero arrived on a free after leaving Malaga and is likely to head out on loan before the new season kicks off.

The Sweden international departs Forest after two years at the City Ground. He made 83 appearances for the club and featured in every one of their Premier League matches last season.

He scored six goals and set up 11 more, playing a key part in helping Forest finish seventh and secure a spot in the Conference League.

Speaking to the club's media team, Elanga said: "I'm excited, I'm really happy but most importantly I'm ready. I'm ready to put on this black and white top to really fight for this team and give everything for the passionate fanbase that lives and breathes football.

"I had an amazing two years at Nottingham Forest, they really helped me to become the player I am today, but I'm really happy to be here now. The club won a trophy last season and are building something unique, something special that I really want to be part of.

"I really want to buy into the culture, into the DNA of this club. I'm really happy to be here and I can't wait to get started."