Newcastle's Game-Changing Move: Tino Livramento Secured in £32m Deal from Southampton

Newcastle have signed Tino Livramento from Southampton for an initial £32m.

The Magpies have tied down Livramento, who came through Chelsea's academy, until 2028.

The 20-year-old full-back watched from the stands at St James' Park as Newcastle concluded their pre-season preparations with a convincing victory against Villarreal on Sunday.

Livramento is now Eddie Howe's third signing of the summer, joining Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes.

Southampton secured the services of Livramento from Chelsea during the summer of 2021, in exchange for a transfer fee of £5m. However, a devastating ACL injury sustained in April 2022 abruptly halted his notable breakthrough season, causing the young talent to endure a sidelining period exceeding a whole year.

Livramento made his long-awaited return to the field after a 392-day absence in a match against Brighton at the Amex Stadium - the very place where he sustained the injury. He entered the game as a substitute, marking one of his two appearances in the previous season.

Newcastle's pre-season schedule and results

Newcastle start PL season vs Villa - live on Sky

Newcastle will begin their 2023/24 Premier League season live on We when they face Aston Villa at St James' Park in the 5.30pm kick-off on Saturday August 12.

Eddie Howe's team, who finished in fourth place last season, will then make their way to the Etihad Stadium to play against the champions Manchester City on August 19. They will later host Liverpool on August 26.

Other important dates include Newcastle's match against Nottingham Forest at St James' Park on Boxing Day, which will be preceded by an away game against newly-promoted Luton Town on December 23.

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