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‘I loved every game we played together’ - Jose Fonte on Newcastle United new boy Sven Botman

Sven Botman Jose Fonte Newcastle Newcastle United Magpies Nick Pope AC Milan EPL Lille

Lille defender Jose Fonte has provided Newcastle United supporters with an appraisal of new arrival Sven Botman. The Portuguese international partnered the Magpies’ incoming defender in Les Dogues' backline, winning the Ligue 1 title together last year.

Footage emerged of Botman entering Newcastle’s Benton training ground on Monday ahead of a proposed £32million switch from Lille. The long-winded transfer saga looks set to be nearing a finish six months after United expressed initial interest.

Toon chiefs staved off competition from European giants AC Milan - a reflection of how ambitious the new regime at St James’ Park are. Fonte - who knows what it takes to play in the Premier League after stints at West Ham United and Southampton - believes Newcastle have signed a top-drawer defender.

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