Jacob Ramsey has exchanged Aston Villa for Newcastle United and will wear the number 41 shirt on Tyneside after the Magpies have used the PSR problems of the Villans to land the former English under-21-star
Newcastle United has sealed the signing of Aston Villa -midfielder Jacob Ramsey in a £ 43 million deal. Murphy, 24, leaves Villa Park to become a member of the Magpies in a deal with a large money that helps Villa to meet the profit and sustainability rules.
The current campaign is Villa's third consecutive in European competition, and the UEFA rules mean that they can only register losses of £ 60 million – much less than the guidelines of the Premier League of £ 105 million. They have sold Ramsey to meet that figure, while also lowering the percentage of the income they issue to player wages; That number was 91 percent at the start of the summer and must fall below 70 percent.
When the two clubs met on Saturday in their Premier League opener, his fans of both United in Chanting against the Premier League and the financial rules of football, Newcastle, forced to sell young stars Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh 12 months ago.
But now the men of Eddie Howe have more room for play and have taken advantage of the situation of Villa, in which Villa pays a guaranteed £ 39 million for Ramsey – who appeared 167 performances in all matches for the Villans, score 17 times – with another £ 4 million in potential add -ons.
“I am very happy to be here,” said Ramsey. “It has been a madman for two or three days, but I am really happy that I am here and I can't wait to start.
“This is a big move for me, but as soon as I knew that the Gaffer was interested and really iiked, it didn't take much time to decide. His track record of developing players, especially those who have become internationals, speaks for themselves.
“It was always a tough game that played against Newcastle for Villa – the team is full of energy, so athletic and the fans are so passionate. I feel that my game fits and I am excited to be on the other side.”
Toon -Baas Eddie Howe stated: “Jacob is another fantastic addition to our team. His qualities bring us something different to the field and he fits with the profile of young and hungry to develop, but also with a wealth of Premier League football under his belt.
“Jacob offers versatility and his directness in attack has proven to be a real threat in recent seasons at this level.
“He also played very well in the Champions League last season and we believe he will be a big asset to us.”
The departure of Ramsey is not a step that Villa boss Unai Emery wanted to take place, but because club heads had announced that PSR measures should be observed, it was decided that cashing in Ramsey was one of their best options, especially because they keep trying to bring more players before the end of the summer window.