(Reuters) - Newcastle United have reached an agreement to sign Dutch defender Sven Botman from Ligue 1 club Lille, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.
Botman is set to join the Magpies on a five-year contract. The official fee was not disclosed but British media reported it was 37 million euros .
The centre back was vital for Lille in securing the league title in 2020-21 and has represented the Netherlands at various youth levels. "Botman has completed his medical on Tyneside and agreed the terms of a five-year contract," Newcastle said in a statement. "The formalities of the transfer are set to be concluded this week, following which the 22-year-old will officially become a Newcastle United player."
Botman will be Newcastle's third signing after goalkeeper Nick Pope and defender Matt Targett joined earlier this month.
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