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Newcastle united They confirmed on Friday the signing of the South African teenager Bradley Cross.
The 19-year-old defender will join the Magpies’ Academy on a two-year contract.
Cross, who was on loan to Bundesliga Schalke from Bidvest Wits for two years, was out of contract in June.
He will be linked with United’s Under-23 squad after completing a successful test with the Magpies.
“I am very excited to join Newcastle United. I know they are one of the greatest clubs in England with their history and it has always been a dream for me to play in the UK. It is an incredible achievement for me,” said Cross. Newscastle’s official website.
Cross, who represented South Africa at the U-20 level, has attracted a lot of interest from several Premier League clubs.
According to the club’s website, Cross could be in line to make his Young Magpies debut on Monday afternoon as United’s second host, Fulham, at St. James’ Park in Premier League 2.
“I have spoken with the coach (Chris Hogg) and he has told me about the ideas he has for me. I feel that I bring something different to the team and the coach encourages me to build on my strengths, which is something that has been done.” very useful. There is also a way to try to get into the first team, “Cross said.
“I’m a left-handed center back who loves to play soccer. I like when the ball is at my feet and I love playing from behind, looking for those window passes to break the lines.
“I want to help the team as much as possible and just leave everything I have on the field, giving 100 percent for every game and training.”
Chris Hogg, Newcastle United’s head player development coach for the club’s under-23 team, said: “We are looking to bring Brad in to try and add depth to the team. He has played for Bidvest in South Africa and spent some time at Schalke more recently and I have received good comments about him during his stay in Germany.
“It is an option in which we seek to bring in a left-handed defender and add some quality to the group, but also to try to improve the environment on a personal level.
“He is a complete character who made a good impression on everyone in terms of how he has behaved and how he behaves. We want people here who want to work hard and do things well, so from our point of view,” I am delighted to have him and I look forward to developing his game and seeing how far we can take him. “
