The defender completed a £35million move to the club from Lille last week. Botman, almost 6ft 4ins in height, was also a target for AC Milan, but the Serie A club couldn’t match the offer from United.
And Botman, after speaking to head coach Eddie Howe, was quickly convinced that he could progress his career on Tyneside.
The left-sided centre-half, Newcastle’s third summer signing, had also been a target for the club in January, and Botman, hoping to progress to the senior Holland set-up while at Newcastle, hopes to add something in attack as well as defence.
“I’m a tall guy, strong in duels,” said the Holland Under-21 international. “I like to play one-v-ones against strikers.
“But I also like to help the build up from the back. I’m left footed, but I can also play with the right. I have to improve a lot, and I think Newcastle, for now, is the best step for me to develop myself.”
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5. Cucurella still on City radar
Manchester City will submit a proposal for Brighton defender Marc Cucurella once they have sold either Nathan Ake or Raheem Sterling. The full-back is a “top target” for the Premier League champions. (Fabrizio Romano) | Manchester United via Getty Imag
6. Osimhen attracting Toon interest
Newcastle United have had Napoli striker Victor Osimhen ‘on their radar’ this summer. The player is valued at around £94m by his current club. (Pete O’Rourke) | Getty Images
7. McGinn on Spurs radar?
Tottenham’s interest in Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn has ‘resurfaced’ this summer. (Football.London) | Getty Images
8. Battle on for Broja
West Ham are ‘waiting in the wings’ to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja, although the Hammers outfit are facing competition from Newcastle United. (Pete O’Rourke) | AFP via Getty Images