Newcastle United have sealed the signing of Swedish winger Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest on a long-term deal.
Elanga is joining Eddie Howe’s Magpies after playing a crucial role in Forest’s beautiful 2024/25 Premier League campaign, netting six (6) goals and adding eleven (11) assists to clinch European qualification.
23-year old Elanga, a Swedish international team-mate of forward, Alexander Isak, moved to the City Ground in summer 2023 and has gone on to record more than 100 Premier League appearances.
Before making his move to the Midlands, Elanga scaled through the youth academy at Manchester United, making his competitive debut and scoring his first Premier League goal in May 2021.
For his country, Sweden, Elanga has netted four (4) goals in twenty-two (22) appearances.
According to the Club’s official website, Eddie Howe, head coach of Newcastle United, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Anthony to Newcastle United. He has been a key target for us so I’m delighted to secure him at this early part of pre-season.
“He is an exciting talent with attributes that make him a unique attacking threat. His pace, energy and ability to create and score goals will strengthen us and complement the way we want to play.
“Anthony is hungry to develop even further with us and to achieve success here, and we’re all looking forward to working with him.”
Elanga said: “I’m excited, I’m really happy but most importantly I’m ready. I’m ready to put on this black and white top to really fight for this team and give everything for the passionate fanbase that lives and breathes football.
“I had an amazing two years at Nottingham Forest, they really helped me to become the player I am today, but I’m really happy to be here now. The club won a trophy last season and are building something unique, something special that I really want to be part of.”
Newcastle United will feature in the Uefa Champions League 2025/26 after finishing the Premier League 2024/25 on the fifth spot with 66 points.
Photo: Anthony Elanga, Newcastle United new addition. X/Newcastle United
