Newcastle United have completed the signing of Amadou Diallo until the end of the season. The 19-year-old has completed his move after a successful trial at the club following his release from West Ham last term. He recently played in the 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough.
Diallo said: "Firstly, I want to say thank you to the club for giving me an opportunity to become a Newcastle player. "I'm very delighted to be here and will be looking forward to playing and helping the team.
"From day one, the players and staff were good to me and helped me settle in quickly so that made everything else easier. I'm really looking forward to getting started to help the team and work hard to achieve our goals as a team for the season."
The ex-England under-17 international had turned down a number of high-profile offers to sign a youth deal at the London Stadium, only to then find himself released, with Newcastle offering him an opportunity which he has so far taken.
Newcastle United Academy Director, Steve Harper, added: "We are delighted that Amadou is joining us until the end of the season. He has performed well over his extended trial period and his signing gives us increased options in wide areas in the under-21 group."
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