Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez joins Newcastle from Manchester City

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/newcastle-utd/p6ahwuwJ/"]Newcastle[/a] have been looking to strengthen their midfield since the departures of [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/tonali-sandro/fmQVO5TQ/"]Sandro Tonali[/a] to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tottenham/UDg08Ohm/"]Tottenham[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/bruno-guimaraes/xtyKanzU/"]Bruno Guimaraes[/a] to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/arsenal/hA1Zm19f/"]Arsenal[/a] earlier this month[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-city/Wtn9Stg0/"]Man City[/a]’s [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/gonzalez-nicolas/ID3evg0L/"]Gonzalez[/a], 24, had been a priority target, and he has now completed his move to St James’ Park on a long-term contract.[/p][p]It’s understood that Newcastle will pay an initial £48million for the Spanish midfielder, with a potential £4m due in add-ons.[/p][p]He was unveiled ahead of Newcastle's League Cup second round game against [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/west-brom/CCBWpzjj/"]West Brom[/a] on Wednesday.[/p][p]“[b]I’ve experienced playing at St. James’ Park twice with Manchester City and it was really tough[/b],” Nico told the club’s website upon his arrival.[/p][embed guid="b7ccf622-68e9-410b-ac07-f65d605e04cd" url="https://x.com/NUFC/status/2092683092703997974" social-type="twitter" /][p]“[b]The atmosphere was amazing and the fans are so passionate. I can’t wait to experience that as a home player[/b].”[/p][p]Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle said of the signing: “[b]Nico is a really strong ball carrier, somebody who can drive the team forward while staying composed under pressure[/b]. [/p][p]“[b]He also brings discipline defensively, he reads the game well and his physicality makes him well suited to the Premier League[/b].”[/p][p]Gonzalez spent 18 months at City after joining from [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/fc-porto/S2NmScGp/"]Porto[/a] for £52 in February 2025, making 59 appearances across all competitions.[/p]