Newcastle United might be looking to sign a new defender in the summer transfer window. Dan Burn and Fabian Schar are getting older, and hence, Eddie Howe might focus on signing a young defender in the summer transfer window. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via Siamo la Roma, Newcastle United are one of the club, along with Arsenal, that are interested in signing the AS Roma center-back Evan Ndicka in the summer.
He became one of the quality defenders in the Bundesliga during his tenure for Eintracht Frankfurt. He then moved to AS Roma for a free transfer in the summer of 2023, and in no time did he make his place in the team. Ndicka has been one of the important members of Roma and has performed exceedingly well in the Italian league.
Newcastle United Want To Sign Evan Ndicka
He has been rock solid in the backline, and his qualities and performances have attracted him to the likes of the Gunners and the Magpies. If we talk about his stats, Evan Ndicka has conceded 29 goals and kept 14 clean sheets in 34 matches in the Serie A 2024/2025 season. That means when he is on the pitch, his team concedes a goal every 106 minutes. Moreover, he has made 0.81 tackles and 1.07 interceptions for every 90 minutes he was on the pitch. The center-back is also racking up about 3.67 clearances at the same time. The Magpies might get home around €30 to €40 million.
The 25-year-old Ivorian centre-back is the kind of defender who quietly commands respect on the pitch. Tall, strong, and quick on his feet, he blends physical dominance with the ability to recover and cover ground effortlessly. What sets him apart is his reading of the game—he’s often one step ahead, cutting out passes and timing his tackles to perfection.
Will he be a good signing?
Comfortable with the ball at his feet, Ndicka isn’t just a stopper—he is a modern defender who can carry the ball forward and start attacks from the back. He’s also capable of slotting in at left-back, giving any manager useful tactical options. Despite his age, he already has valuable experience in Europe’s top competitions, showing a maturity beyond his years—even if the occasional lapse reminds you he’s still developing.
For a club like Newcastle, looking to solidify their backline and build for the future, Ndicka brings a mix of physicality, composure, and potential that fits the project perfectly. He wouldn’t just add depth—he would raise the standard.
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