Newcastle United Sign Highly-Touted French Goalkeeping Sensation Ewen Jaouen, Second Most Valuable U20 Shot-Stopper
Newcastle United have completed the signing of highly-rated French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims. The 20-year-old impressed last season, keeping 25 clean sheets for the Ligue 2 side and generating interest from several European clubs. Newcastle will pay an initial €21 million fee, plus €4m in potential add-ons for Jaouen.
Jaouen was signed by Reims from Guingamp on a technicality in 2023 at the age of 17. He has since risen through the ranks, earning regular call-ups to French youth teams, including the U21 level. His development has been gradual, with stints in reserve teams and loan spells, before establishing himself at a higher level.
Jaouen's progress has been influenced by notable figures, including Christophe Lollichon, who was the goalkeeper coach at Chelsea for nearly a decade. He has also cited Manuel Neuer as a role model. With his move to Newcastle, Jaouen will look to continue his ascent, potentially following in the footsteps of other successful goalkeepers who have risen to prominence at a young age.
Jaouen was signed by Reims from Guingamp on a technicality in 2023 at the age of 17. He has since risen through the ranks, earning regular call-ups to French youth teams, including the U21 level. His development has been gradual, with stints in reserve teams and loan spells, before establishing himself at a higher level.
Jaouen's progress has been influenced by notable figures, including Christophe Lollichon, who was the goalkeeper coach at Chelsea for nearly a decade. He has also cited Manuel Neuer as a role model. With his move to Newcastle, Jaouen will look to continue his ascent, potentially following in the footsteps of other successful goalkeepers who have risen to prominence at a young age.
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