Johan Manzambi set for €60m Newcastle United transfer

Johan Manzambi’s transfer to Newcastle United is close to completion, with SC Freiburg and the Premier League club having reached full agreement on the deal.

According to Sky, the 20-year-old central midfielder will move for a fee of €60 million, with all details between the clubs already settled.

Newcastle are now finalising the remaining contractual terms with the Switzerland international, who is expected to sign a long-term deal at St James’ Park. The Magpies are described as the “clear favourites” for his signature, underlining how far talks have progressed and how highly they value him.

On the sporting side, Manzambi’s focus remains on the World Cup for now. He missed Switzerland’s last-16 clash against Colombia with a knee injury, and it is still unclear whether he will be fit in time for the quarter-final against Argentina. Freiburg and Newcastle are therefore preparing the final steps of the transfer in the background while his national-team duties continue.

Once the tournament ends, Manzambi is widely expected to take the next big step of his career and complete the move to England. For Freiburg, the fee represents a record windfall and a reward for developing one of Europe’s most promising midfield talents.