OFFICIAL: Mutō completes Magpies move

Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Muto on an initial four-year contract - where he will be the first Janapese Newcastle United player in the club's history. 

It is believed that Mainz will receive £9.5m for the striker. 

 

August 2, 2018

In a statement on Newcastle's website, boss Muto revealed his delight to have signed. 

“I am very happy to be a player for Newcastle United. I am really looking forward to playing in front of the fans.

“As the first Japanese Newcastle United player, I am honoured to be a player for such a big club. I hope to achieve good results – that is what I am here to do. I would like to perform well and leave my name in Newcastle’s history.”

Manager Rafa Benítez added: “I am really pleased to have Yoshinori Muto with us. We were following him for quite a while.

“Hopefully he can bring us his energy and work-rate and help the team to improve and be better for the new season.”​

He becomes the fifth player to sign for the 'Magpies' ahead of the new Premier League campaign, following the permanent arrivals of Martin Dúbrvaka, Ki Sung-yueng and Fabian Schär, and the loan capture of Kenedy.