Newcastle United announces the signing of English full-back Tino Livramento

Ayomikun Elemikan Sports 08/08/2023

Newcastle United have announced their signing of England under-21 defender Tino Livramento from Southampton.

The full-back teams up with the Magpies for an undisclosed fee, having signed a five-year contract.

Tino Livramento joins Newcastle and is contracted to the club until the summer of 2028 (Image: @NUFC)

Valentino came through the Chelsea youth system, where he was named the club’s 2021 Academy Player of the Year.

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Tino, who was born in South London, left Chelsea for Southampton that summer. He went on to be a regular first team player for the Saints.

The 20-year-old appeared 28 times in the Premier League in his first season before he suffered an injury.

Following two years with Soton, he now joins Eddie Howe’s side ahead of the 2023/24 domestic and UEFA Champions League campaigns.

Tino said: “I’m really excited to have signed for Newcastle United and I’m looking forward to playing in front of the fans.

“I was here for the games over the weekend; even though they were friendlies, there were so many fans. And they were still so loud so I can’t wait to see what it feels like to play in front of them in a Premier League or Champions League game.

“I’m just looking forward to being a part of it”

Tino Livramento has said he wants to “learn” from Newcastle first choice right-back Kieran Trippier (Image: LiveScore)

“The way the manager plays football is really attractive and I feel like it suits me as a player. And with how well the team did last season, the trajectory that we’re on now, I’m just looking forward to being a part of that.

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“And to be able to learn from Kieran Trippier is another big thing for me. Hopefully he teaches me how to become a better player and a better full-back.”

Eddie Howe said: “Tino is a very talented young player with an exciting future ahead of him. So we are delighted to sign him.

“At 20, he already has lots of attributes that I admire. But he also has the potential and drive to really grow with this team. I’m looking forward to working with him and to seeing him develop in a Newcastle shirt.”