Newcastle United have snapped up Eintracht Frankfurt defender Jetro Williems on a season-long loan, and manager Steve Bruce will hope the Dutch international hits the ground running at the Saint James’ Park.
The Magpies can exercise an option to make his move permanent at the end of the campaign, and they have two of their former players to thank for sealing the move.
According to The Sun, Willems revealed that his close friends – Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum and Leeds United’s Vurnon Anita convinced him to make the move.
The 25-year-old featured in 23 Bundesliga games last term, and his ability to also play as a defensive midfielder will help boost Bruce’s options.