Newcastle United’s latest signing has talked in lyrical terms about the English Premier League and such a historical club as Newcastle United, the club he signed for tonight.
Davide Santon – will wear the number 3 shirt at Newcatsle
The left-back finally signed today, after terms had been agreed with his former club Inter-Milan, and terms were apparently quickly agreed with the player, before he signed his five year deal on Tyneside.
Davide, who was born in Portomaggiore in north east Italy, came through the ranks at Inter Milan, and he was given his chance by former Inter manager Jose Mourinho, and the lad has already represented Italy 7 times already.
And the 20 year old told nufcTV tonight after signing:
“It’s never easy to leave any country, never mind Italy,”
“It was a difficult decision, but I’ve only been here for a short while and I feel very comfortable. There are some good people here, it’s a beautiful place, therefore I am very, very happy.”
“I came here because it has always been my dream to play in the Premier League. And to play for Newcastle is even better, to play for such an historical club and such a great club.”
This is an excellent signing for the club, and Santon is a good replacement for Jose Enrique at left back, and we look forward to a couple more signings tomorrow, before the transfer window slams shut at 11:00 pm tomorrow night.
If we were to hazard a guess we’d say that Newcastle will sign striker Federico Macheda on loan from Manchester United, although Sunderland are said to be after him tonight, wow, isn’t that a surprise.
And it looks like Newcastle will sign Charlton goalkeeper Rob Elliot as a third senior goalkeeper for the season, and French U19 International center-back Danny Situ could also sign on, and Danny has impressed while on trial at Newcastle over the last couple of weeks.
With St. Etienne tying up Sochaux target Max Gradel tonight, it looks like Newcastle’s move for 23 year-old Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga may not be successful, but you never know, especially with Newcastle.
Howay The Lads!!
340 comments so far
toonthompson
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:24 PM
Comment #1seems like a great signing
MrToon
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:25 PM
Comment #2does anyone know if he is saying this stuff in English? Anyway, great signing
toonthompson
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:26 PM
Comment #3probaly italian
Tramp
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:26 PM
Comment #4‘My Dream To Sign For Such A Great Club’
Well, he actually says it’s his dream to play in the Prem… But fair play! ha.
So glad we have got him.
keallu
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Comment #5What happened to the signing of Darnel Situ? I think he is a great prospect and we should sign him.
Dannyo
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Comment #6@angelswithdirtyfaces #122 last thread
The difference between Cisse and Carroll is that Carroll was english mate 😉
JackButler
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Comment #7The interview I saw was in Italian, don’t know if he speaks any English
MrMojoRisin76
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:28 PM
Comment #8His interview was spoken in Italian
toonthompson
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:28 PM
Comment #9http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/08/30/cheick-tiote-i-don-t-want-to-leave-newcastle-72703-29325960/
Dannyo
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:28 PM
Comment #10@keallu
I think we will mate, maybe Remy too. Hopefully we’ll hear about it tomorrow.
Toonboy_83
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:29 PM
Comment #11He obviously doesn’t speak any English; but he’ll pick up quickly; after all fooball is an international language.
Dannyo
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:30 PM
Comment #12@NUFCLatest
NUFC Latest
RT @lee_ryder: NUFC have tonight tied up the signing of Rob Elliot from Charlton Athletic #cafc The deal is 5 years for Elliot
Dannyo
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:31 PM
Comment #13Our 7th player in the window signed…
tom tomb
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:31 PM
Comment #14He will speak English soon enough, once he gets in with the Italian lads in Jesmond!
Jack, Ranger is still supposed to be on his way to Blackpool. He turned them down a few weeks ago, but the interest has been rekindled. Hopefully we will be shot of the prick soon!
JackButler
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:32 PM
Comment #15Toonboy
He obviously doesn’t speak any English
Why?
BelfastMagpie87
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:32 PM
Comment #16Has anybody seen that keeper Rob Elliot play???
BOOM BOOM THE 1ST
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:33 PM
Comment #17i cant hack this
JackButler
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:34 PM
Comment #18Tom as long as he’s gone I don’t care, if he were to grow up and concentrate on football then I’d have him back, but if he wants to be a gangsta then I want him to be some else’s problem
ls
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:34 PM
Comment #19according to kicker.de Cisse stays at Freiburg… we offered 10mil but they want 15mil
http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/557223/artikel_cissc3a9-wechselt-nicht-zu-newcastle.html
Dannyo
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:35 PM
Comment #20@BOOM BOOM THE 1ST
Hia mate, what can u not hack? Too much for ya?
toonarmydownsouth
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:35 PM
Comment #21@belfast saw him briefly on the league show the other night think charlton drew 2 2 all ill say is lets hope krul stays fit mate
JackButler
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:35 PM
Comment #22ls if there’s only 5mil difference, something could happen
toonarmydownsouth
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Comment #23if they want fifteen something will happen they will sell
JackButler
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Comment #24Did post this earlier but can you imagine us signing Cisse and then Scum sell Gyan and sign Samaras?
BOOM BOOM THE 1ST
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Comment #25yeah dannyo its drivin me insane i have a weird feeling were gona sell someone 2moro a real shock that none of us see coming.
angelswithdirtyfaces
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:38 PM
Comment #26@ dannyo
Yeh – English players think of a number and add £5m. (£10m if its the bin dippers.)
Still think Bundesliga tough and Cisse’s probably worth the asking price/
Dannyo
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:38 PM
Comment #27@BOOM BOOM THE 1ST
It’s gonna be Smith or Ranger 😉
JackButler
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Comment #28Boom, we could sell Lambsarse to a travelling circus?
kevymartins
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Comment #29The scum would’nt sell gyan for 6 mil
if that was the case dont you think dirty harry n all would be jumping at them
BOOM BOOM THE 1ST
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Comment #30i would love to see samaras in a makem jersey hes f.u.c.k.i.n. useless
Dannyo
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Comment #31http://twitter.com/#!/NUFCLatest/status/108639577195036672/photo/1
He had a great season for Charlton in 09/10 according to wiki.
Toonfan8
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:40 PM
Comment #32I am delighted that we signed Santon…I see him as one of the best young backs he is very good tactically and technically also has pace….bargain signing….Now we have to bring striker Cisse,Maiga,Asamoah…
NorthernTiger74
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:40 PM
Comment #33Seems like a nice fella and seems to respond to arm around the shoulder rather than a tea cups against the wall.
Interesting article.
http://www.true-faith.co.uk/tf/features.nsf/0/16EE7C17D0FFBE5E802578FC0066DEF3?OpenDocument
BelfastMagpie87
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:40 PM
Comment #34Suppose he will have to do then.lol.
BOOM BOOM THE 1ST
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:41 PM
Comment #35well if it is im happy but i think it could be soeone who we get a lot of money for!
Dannyo
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:41 PM
Comment #36@JackButler #24
Sounds just like ours and Sunderland ambition if u ask me, lol.
cyprus
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:41 PM
Comment #37Offered ten million for Cisse. 5 for this guy. Not bad I say. I’ve been dumbfounded by some of his past decisions, but give credit where it’s due for this window: Thanks Mike
Toontappy
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:42 PM
Comment #38I’m hoping Leeds might come in for Smith now they’ve made some coin from Gradel,be nice to get his wage off the books,we need a strker though someone rapid with an eye for goal.
Dannyo
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:42 PM
Comment #39@BOOM BOOM THE 1ST
Whats your thoughts on Santon then? And i’m feeling confident that we wont shift anyone significant tbh.
BelfastMagpie87
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:43 PM
Comment #40Samaras to the mackems.Haha.
If that happens I will laugh my balls off…. 😉