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

The signing of the Germany defender ends Eddie Howe's long pursuit of a centre-back and is a major boost in a difficult summer

Newcastle have completed the signing of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw; the 24-year-old becomes their third first-team signing of the summer transfer window; Thiaw previously played against Newcastle