Newcastle United have signed Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh from Danish side Odense.
The Magpies say the 18-year-old will officially join them on 1 July before moving to Dutch side Feyenoord on loan for the 2023-24 season.
✍️ #NUFC have completed a deal to sign Yankuba Minteh from Danish side Odense Boldklub, subject to approval.
The 18-year-old Gambia forward will officially complete his move to the Magpies on 1st July 2023 before immediately joining Feyenoord on loan for the 2023/24 season.
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 12, 2023
Minteh had four goals and six assists in 17 Superliga matches in 2022-23.
“We are very pleased to be bringing a player with Yankuba’s high potential to Newcastle United,” said Magpies sporting director Dan Ashworth.
“He has done extremely well in his first full season in Denmark, and he has a promising career ahead of him.”
Minteh moved to Denmark last July after beginning his career at Gambian side Steve Biko FC.
He has also played twice for Gambia in friendly internationals against DR Congo and Liberia.