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Newcastle Opens Talks for Freiburg’s Swiss Midfielder Manzambi

7/7/2026

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Newcastle United will open talks with SC Freiburg for Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi.
Manzambi, who has made 58 appearances and scored nine goals for Freiburg since August 2024, added three goals and two assists for Switzerland at World Cup, scoring a brace against Bosnia and Herzegovina and a goal Canada.
Manager Eddie Howe says Manzambi suits the Premier League and could replace departing Joe Willock at the No 8 position.

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Newcastle United will open talks with SC Freiburg for Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi.
Manzambi, who has made 58 appearances and scored nine goals for Freiburg since August 2024, added three goals and two assists for Switzerland at World Cup, scoring a brace against Bosnia and Herzegovina and a goal Canada.
Manager Eddie Howe says Manzambi suits the Premier League and could replace departing Joe Willock at the No 8 position.