Elanga signs! - Announcement video and first words from £55m Swede - "I'm ready!"

Newcastle United have completed their first major signing of the summer.

It's finally official: Anthony Elanga is a Mag, joining from Nottingham Forest in a transfer thought to be worth £55m (an initial £52m plus a potential £3m in add-ons that are 'difficult' to reach).

The 23-year-old has signed a "long-term deal", believed to be five years, as he leaves the City Ground for St James' Park following a superb season at Forest.

Watch the club's announcement video below, which was finally released on Friday night, followed by the player's first words since signing:

Sammy has some advice for a new local, Anthony Elanga! 😍 pic.twitter.com/j9TQS0FVwl

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) July 11, 2025

Elanga reacts to Newcastle move

Reacting to the move after touching down on Tyneside on Tuesday and putting pen to paper today, Elanga seems delighted to be here and "ready" to get started.

Speaking to the club's official website, the Swedish international said: "I'm excited, I'm really happy but most importantly I'm ready. I'm ready to put on this black and white top to really fight for this team and give everything for the passionate fanbase that lives and breathes football.

"I had an amazing two years at Nottingham Forest, they really helped me to become the player I am today, but I'm really happy to be here now.

"The club won a trophy last season and are building something unique, something special that I really want to be part of.

"I really want to buy into the culture, into the DNA of this club. I'm really happy to be here and I can't wait to get started."

Elanga bagged six goals and 12 assists for Nottingham Forest last season, enjoying his best campaign yet in the Premier League in helping the Reds finish sixth.

Welcome to the Toon, Anthony!