Premier League — Newcastle United confirms the signing of midfielder Steur from Ajax

Premier League club Newcastle United has signed 18-year-old Dutch midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax on a five-year contract, the club announced on Thursday.

The Dutch Under-19 international arrives at St James’ Park having progressed through Ajax’s youth system, having joined the Dutch club at the age of seven. Ajax said in a statement that the transfer fee could amount to approximately 27 million euros.

«It’s an incredible feeling to be here. It’s a huge 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,» said Steur.

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«I’m a player who likes to get on the ball and always play forward. I like to play between the lines and I feel like I have a lot of energy in my game. I just want to win.»

Sturgeon, who will wear the number 14 shirt, becomes Newcastle’s third signing of the transfer window following the arrivals of French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen and Ivorian winger Bazoumana Toure.

Newcastle begin their Premier League campaign at home to Liverpool on August 23

Published on July 9, 2026