Bazoumana Touré, a meteoric rise in two years of professional career

In two years at the top level, Bazoumana Touré is already at his third professional club. This is a direct result of his progress season after season. Proof of this, he caught the attention of the Magpies, who did not hesitate to shell out the staggering sum of 47 million euros. The 20-year-old is now the most expensive sale in the history of the Hoffes.

March 2024, his first steps in Europe at Hammarby

A pure product of the ASEC Mimosas youth academy, Bazoumana Touré left his training club in March 2024. The young Ivorian winger charmed the managers at Hammarby. They released the sum of 445,000 euros to secure his services.

Upon his arrival at the Swedish club, Touré adapted quickly. The 20-year-old became one of his team’s offensive threats. His dribbling, dazzling plays, and his capacity to be decisive impressed many. 23 matches, 9 goals and 3 assists were enough for him to change clubs less than a year after signing.

A signing at Hoffenheim in February 2025

Almost a year after joining Hammarby in Sweden, Bazoumana Touré made a very important step up. For 10 million euros, Hoffenheim signed the Ivorian gem. And the German club was not disappointed. For a season and a half, the native of Bouaké was impressive in Germany.

Bazoumana Touré put up respectable stats at Hoffenheim. In all competitions, the 20-year-old made 45 appearances for 5 goals and 15 assists. His first full season with the German club was exceptional. In 30 Bundesliga matches, he scored 5 goals and provided 12 assists. These numbers certainly convinced Newcastle United.

July 2026, a sensational transfer to Newcastle United

There will not be a second full season at Hoffenheim. Bazoumana Touré, after a massive season capped by a participation in the 2026 World Cup, is moving to a new level. He joins the Premier League, the best league in the world. He signs until June 2031 with Newcastle United for a fee of 47 million euros.

« I am very, very happy to be here. Since I was very young, I have dreamed of playing in the Premier League for a big team like Newcastle. Newcastle is like a family, which will allow me to give my best on the field. I will give it my all every day for this jersey. I am really excited to join Newcastle and can't wait to meet my teammates, the fans and everyone at the club. I am also very eager to play at St. James' Park for the first time. », said the Ivorian international on Newcastle’s official website.

Ranked 12th in the Premier League last season, Newcastle United are reshaping their squad to come back stronger. It is with this in mind that the Magpies’ management banked on Bazoumana Touré. He will be among the flagship signings for the English club this summer. Coach Eddie Howe is counting on him a lot.

« We are delighted to have been able to bring Bazoumana to Newcastle United. During his spell in Germany, he showed his ability to play in a top European league and gained very good experience with his national team, notably during this summer’s World Cup. We think he has enormous potential and he can bring us something different. He still has a lot to develop and we are looking forward to working with him. », said the English manager.

Bazoumana Touré is a player who adapts very quickly to his new environment. He showed that with Hammarby in Sweden and at Hoffenheim in Germany. Without a doubt, he is ready to shine from his very first steps in the Premier League.