Allan Saint-Maximin has joined Newcastle United in the summer transfer window.
Saint-Maximin has joined Premier League club Newcastle from Ligue 1 outfit Nice in the summer transfer window for an initial fee reported by The Guardian to be worth £16.5 million.
The 22-year-old winger has arrived at St. James’ Park with a strong reputation, and Newcastle boss Bruce believes that the French youngster will be a success at the club.
Bruce told The Mirror: “Him and Joelinton give us a new dimension in terms of the pace and power they have. Maxi is going to get the fans off their seat because he’s got that wow factor.
“He will drive us mad occasionally but has blistering speed and that trick which seems to have gone out of the game. At the top end of the pitch, I think we are a real threat.”
Stats
Saint-Maximin made 34 appearances in Ligue 1 for Nice last season, scoring six goals and providing three assists in the process, according to WhoScored.
The winger made 26 starts and four substitute appearances in the league for Nice in 2017-18, scoring three goals and providing seven assists in the process, according to WhoScored.
During the 2017-18 campaign, Saint-Maximin also made four appearances in the Europa League for Nice, scoring two goals and providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored.
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