According to Florian Plettenberg from SkyDE, Newcastle & Freiburg reached full agreement over the transfer of Manzambi worth €60m.

Florian Plettenberg:

EXCLUSIVE | Newcastle and SC Freiburg have reached a full agreement over the transfer of Johan Manzambi worth €60m.

All agreed between the clubs. #NUFC are now finalising the final details of the agreement with Manzambi. Long-term contract prepared. 

Aston Villa were also in the race following Amadou Onana’s ACL injury, but Newcastle are the clear favourites. Manzambi, who is currently injured, remains fully focused on the World Cup.