Overview

• Jacob Ramsey has signed a five-year contract with Newcastle, committing him to St James’ Park until 2030 for a fee reported around £40 million.
• Villa director Damian Vidagany confirmed the sale was driven by UEFA squad cost ratio and Profitability and Sustainability rules requiring the club to generate pure profit.
• Former teammates John McGinn and Tyrone Mings posted supportive messages praising Ramsey’s professionalism and expressing sadness at losing a homegrown player.
• Ramsey is Eddie Howe’s fourth summer signing as Newcastle’s total transfer spending topped £125 million in an aggressive recruitment drive.
• He could make his Newcastle debut as soon as August 25 when they host Liverpool at St James’ Park.