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Newcastle Sign 20-Year-Old French Keeper Jaouen for £24 m

6/10/2026

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Newcastle United signed 20-year-old French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims for about £24 million, their first summer signing of 2026.
Jaouen completed a medical and the fee exceeds his Transfermarkt valuation of €12 million.
Head coach Eddie Howe called Jaouen a great addition who shows promise and calmness beyond his age.
Jaouen made 34 Ligue 2 appearances with 15 clean sheets and helped Dunkerque reach the Coupe de France semi-finals.

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Newcastle United signed 20-year-old French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims for about £24 million, their first summer signing of 2026.
Jaouen completed a medical and the fee exceeds his Transfermarkt valuation of €12 million.
Head coach Eddie Howe called Jaouen a great addition who shows promise and calmness beyond his age.
Jaouen made 34 Ligue 2 appearances with 15 clean sheets and helped Dunkerque reach the Coupe de France semi-finals.