‘Massive club’ – Jacob Ramsey’s agent reacts to Newcastle United transfer after Aston Villa snub

Jacob Ramsey’s agent has hailed Newcastle United as a ‘massive club’ following the midfielder’s exit from Aston Villa.
Ramsey graduated from Aston Villa’s academy and went on to make 167 appearances for the club, scoring 17 goals, including one in the Champions League last season.

Newcastle made the 24-year-old their fourth senior summer signing, agreeing a £39million transfer with Villa.

Ramsey has signed a ‘long-term deal’ at St James’ Park and could be available to make his debut at home to Liverpool next week.

Eddie Howe delighted with Jacob Ramsey signing
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe admitted Ramsey is a player he and his coaching staff ‘love’ and are looking forward to working with this coming season.

Howe said: “Jacob is another fantastic addition to our squad. His qualities will bring us something different on the pitch and he fits the profile of being young and hungry to develop, but also with a wealth of Premier League football under his belt.

“Jacob offers versatility and his directness in attack has proven to be a real threat at this level in recent seasons. He performed very well in the Champions League last season too and we believe he’ll be a major asset for us.”

Ramsey follows Anthony Elanga, Aaron Ramsdale and Malick Thiaw through the door at Newcastle so far this summer.

But it’s a deal that has caused a bit of a stir back at Villa.