Newcastle signing confirmed ? First photos as ?2m talent completes ?dream? move

Turkish talent confirms move - Baran Yildiz?s move to Newcastle United has now been confirmed.

It was reported earlier this year that we?d agreed a deal with Super Lig side Gen?lerbirliği, with a ?2m fee and four-and-a-half year contract said to be in place.

Since then, the 18-year-old attacking midfielder has had a few visa-related issues to iron out, but with those now sorted he and his representatives have announced the transfer online

Alongside the signing photos posted on his Instagram page, Yildiz had this to say now the move is official:

?I am very happy that I have stepped into the Premier League, the biggest league in the world, where I have been following my dream of for years, with a wonderful club with roots and traditions like Newcastle United.

?I would like to thank my family, my teachers and my Manager, my brother Batu Kaplan, our lawyer Anil Dinger, my brother Riza K?kl? who have contributed greatly to making this dream of mine come true.

?This is a start and no one should doubt that I will work hard and represent my country and our flag the best way I can.?

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