1899 Hoffenheim · CAF Champions League · Midfielder · #24 · Côte d'Ivoire · 19 yrs
Newcastle have already bounced back once this summer. After Liverpool signed Victor Munoz, Newcastle discreetly pivoted to winger Bazoumana Toure, who completed a £43m move from Hoffenheim. Newcastle had been a little cautious about Johan Manzambi, given the interest elsewhere, and it is understood the club moved on before Aston Villa's push to sign him became public.
New Newcastle signing Sean Steur says it is an "incredible feeling" to sign for a "giant club" after his £23m move from Ajax was confirmed. Midfielder Steur, 18, has become the third player aged 20 and under the Magpies have bought in so far this summer after Bazoumana Toure and Ewen Jaouen. "It was always my dream to play in the best league in the world, so this is really exciting," Steur told club media.
According to ESPN, Newcastle United has completed the signing of Bazoumana Touré from Hoffenheim. The 20-year-old Ivory Coast winger has signed a long-term contract with the Magpies after impressing in the Bundesliga. Newcastle is reported to have paid around £42 million for Touré, making him one of the club’s major summer additions. The Guardian puts […] The post Newcastle signs Bazoumana Touré appeared first on SoccerNews.
Bazoumana Toure's positivity translates on to the field. The rapid winger certainly tried to make things happen at Hoffenheim, who narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Champions League last season. Of the forwards playing in the Bundesliga in 2025-26, Toure ranked first for successful crosses (39), joint-second for assists (nine), joint-third for dribbles completed (48) and fourth for chances created (45) and big chances created (11).
Côte d’Ivoire international is second summer arrival‘I am very excited to play at St James’ Park,’ he saysBazoumana Touré has completed a £43m move to Newcastle from Hoffenheim. The 20-year-old Côte d’Ivoire winger is Eddie Howe’s second signing of the summer after the former Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen.While Jaouen is expected to start the season as the club’s second-choice keeper, Touré seems destined to fill the boots vacated by Anthony Gordon when the England winger departed for Barcelona in May. Continue reading...
Ivory Coast and Ecuador are clashing in the 2026 World Cup for their opener in Group E, with fans questioning the presence of star Moises Caicedo in the game. Ivory Coast and Ecuador clash on Sunday, June 15, in Matchday 1 of Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Lincoln Financial Field, now known as Philadelphia Stadium. With high stakes for both nations, Moises Caicedo has been included in the starting lineup for Ecuador. Caicedo is starting against Ivory Coast. The Chelsea midfielder is fully fit and has been training alongside his teammates throughout the camp, with head coach Sebastian Beccacece having made the deliberate decision to hold him out of the pre-tournament friendlies to eliminate any risk of injury. Les Elephants arrive in excellent spirits following a pre-tournament run that included wins over Scotland and, most impressively, a 2-1 upset of France. After missing the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, Ivory Coast are focused on a clear objective: becoming the first iteration of this generation to advance past the group stage in a World Cup. Ecuador, meanwhile, come in off friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Guatemala, less demanding opposition than what the Ivorians faced, but the South Americans enter with genuine ambition. A second-place finish in the CONMEBOL qualifiers has set expectations high for what could be their deepest run in World Cup history. Sebastian Beccacece, Head Coach of Ecuador interacts with Pedro Vite and Moises Caicedo of Ecuador. Group E already taking shape Sunday’s match arrives with Group E already off to a dramatic start. Germany opened the group on a stunning note, crushing Curacao 7-1 to immediately establish themselves as a dominant force in the bracket. Ivory Coast will face Germany next after this opener, followed by Curaçao in the final group game, making a positive result against Ecuador all the more important for their momentum. Ecuador’s path takes them to Curacao after Sunday, before a final group stage showdown with Die Mannschaft. Confirmed lineups for Ivory Coast and Ecuador Ivory Coast’s confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Yahia Fofana; Guela Doue, Wilfried Singo, Emmanuel Agbadou, Ghislain Konan; Yan Diomande, Seko Fofana, Franck Kessie, Bazoumana Toure; Nicolas Pepe, Elye Wahi.Head coach: Emerse Fae. Ecuardor’s confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Hernan Galindez; Joel Ordoñez, William Pacho, Piero Hincapie; Alan Minda, Alan Franco, Moises Caicedo, Pedro Vite; Gonzalo Plata, Enner Valencia, John Yeboah.Head coach: Sebastian Beccacece.
