Kelly Newcastle, it’s now OFFICIAL: the defender was also on Milan’s list! The press release from the English club on the new signing
Through an official statement, the Newcastle has formalized the arrival of Lloyd Kelly at zero parameter. The defender had been on the notebook for some time Milan transfer market.
PRESS RELEASE – «Newcastle United are delighted to announce that defender Lloyd Kelly will join the club on 1 July 2024. The 25-year-old will join St. James’ Park ahead of the 2024-25 season, after five years at AFC Bournemouth, where he was was originally brought in by Magpies manager Eddie Howe. Kelly becomes the club’s first arrival of the summer transfer window after putting pen to paper on a long-term contract and will wear the number 25 shirt. The former England Under-21 international, who can play centrally or on the left of defence, has played 23 times in the Premier League last season when the Cherries secured a 12th place finish.”
The first words Of Kelly: «It’s fantastic to come here. I know how big the club is and how much it means to all the fans, and I just want to get off on the right foot and get to work. It’s a big move for me and my family – obviously being down south is a bit different – but I think the city of Newcastle is fantastic, with the contrast between city life and the countryside. It wasn’t a difficult decision for me to come here. I know what the coach wants from his players and how he wants his players to play, and I think with what I can bring it makes sense. I can not wait to start”.
