The 6ft 4in Germany international is strong in the air but has a top speed that allows him to operate in Newcastle's preferred high line. He is also tactically flexible and can be deployed as a right-sided or left-sided centre-back, while he operated in the middle of a back three in 2022-23.

The 24-year-old, a Germany international who predominantly plays at centre-back, becomes the Magpies' third first-team addition of the summer.Malick racked up 85 appearances in all competitions

Newcastle have signed defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The Germany defender was linked with a move to Real Madrid and Bayern Munich last summer but after another year in Serie A, he joins Eddie Howe's side in the Premier League.