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Newcastle agree £52m transfer for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez

The deal comes as Manchester City continue restructuring their squad and Newcastle seek Premier League experience.

Updated Aug 26, 2026 · 09:23 UTC2 reports

The short version

Newcastle United reached an agreement to sign 24-year-old midfielder Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City for a fee of up to £52 million.
Gonzalez becomes the fourth senior midfielder to leave Manchester City this summer following recent additions by the club.
The transfer aims to supply Premier League experience to Newcastle following several major squad departures in recent months.

Newcastle United agreed a deal worth up to £52 million for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.[BBC News]
Gonzalez arrived at Manchester City from Porto a season-and-a-half prior to the agreement.[BBC News]
Manchester City's midfield departures this summer also include Bernardo Silva, Rodri, and Tijjani Reijnders.[BBC News]
Manchester City secured signings for midfielders Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85.6 million and Elliot Anderson for £116 million.[BBC News]
Newcastle's offseason departures include Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, and Kieran Trippier.[BBC News]
Tottenham agreed a separate loan deal for Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush with an obligation to buy for £60 million next summer.[BBC News]