Newcastle United have completed the signing of midfielder Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City on a long-term contract, the club have confirmed.

The 24-year-old Spaniard was unveiled at St. James' Park on Wednesday ahead of the Magpies' EFL Cup tie against West Brom, completing a reported £52m move after making 59 appearances and scoring four goals for City.

Filling the void

The move bolsters a Newcastle midfield that was weakened over the summer after the departures of both Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. Despite stating earlier this summer that he did not want to leave City, Nico has now committed his future to the St. James' Park project and is raring to go under manager Matthias Jaissle.

“I'm really happy to be here at this amazing club. I've only heard top words about the club and the city, so I'm really excited to live here and to be part of this project. I love the black and white shirt already, and I can't wait to start wearing it on the pitch for this club.”

The Spaniard has fond memories of the Gallowgate atmosphere from his time on the opposite side, adding: “I've experienced playing at St. James' Park twice with Manchester City and it was really tough. The atmosphere was amazing and the fans are so passionate. I can't wait to experience that as a home player.”

Impressive numbers in the Premier League

Since Nico's Premier League debut in February 2025, only Rodri (87) has made more successful passes per 90 minutes among Premier League midfielders than Nico (68). His defining moment in a City shirt came in last season's FA Cup semi-final, when he netted a late stunner at Wembley Stadium to clinch a 2-1 win over Southampton.

Nico, who previously represented Barcelona at both academy and senior level, could make his Newcastle debut when the Magpies host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday.