NEWCASTLE, England (AP) 鈥� Premier League side signed goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from second-tier French team Reims on a long-term contract on Wednesday.
Newcastle announced the signing but did not give the length of the contract or the transfer fee. French sports daily L’Equipe said it was a four-year deal estimated at 28.5 million euros (about $33 million), making him the most expensive signing from the French second division.
The highly-rated 20-year-old kept 15 clean sheets for Reims last season and has played for France at Under-21 level.
鈥淚鈥檓 really excited to become a Newcastle United player,” Jaouen said on Newcastle’s website. 鈥淭he passion of the entire city and the atmosphere at St James鈥� Park are famous throughout football.鈥�
The imposing Jaouen is 2 meters tall (6 feet 7 inches) and likes passing out from the back.
鈥淗e is an exciting young goalkeeper who has shown real promise during his time in France,” Newcastle coach Eddie Howe said. “He has a calmness and presence that belies his age.鈥� ___
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