The German defensive rock embarks on a new chapter in England with a multi-year contract.Official: Malick Thiaw joins Newcastle on a long-term dealMalick Thiaw signed a long-term contract with

Newcastle United's latest signing Malick Thiaw headed straight out in town after his move from AC MIlan was sealed

Newcastle have signed defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The Germany defender was linked with a move to Real Madrid and Bayern Munich last summer but after another year in Serie A, he joins Eddie Howe's side in the Premier League.