54 Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/newcastle-united-sign-georgian-forward-vakhtang-salia Newcastle United sign Georgian forward Vakhtang Salia The 17-year-old will officially join the Magpies on his 18th birthday in August 2025 and will remain with Dinamo in the meantime. Vakhtang made his professional debut for his hometown club in November 2023 as Dinamo narrowly missed out on winning the Erovnuli Liga title. He has become a mainstay in the first team this season, scoring five goals in 24 appearances in the Georgian top flight. At international level, he has represented Georgia at under-17, under-19 and under-21 level. Paul Mitchell, Newcastle United's Sporting Director, said: "We're delighted to get ahead of a number of other top clubs to sign Vakhtang. "Scouting and recruiting emerging talent is an essential part of building a sustainable future, particularly within the current PSR framework, so the market is fiercely competitive. "We continue to scout extensively, both domestically and overseas, with a view to securing players who can come through our talent pathway and, ideally, become part of the first team in future. "We look forward to working with Vakhtang and wish him every success during his remaining time with Dinamo Tbilisi." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Probably not worthy of a thread, but fuck it. Let's inject some positivity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 (edited) 2 minutes ago, 54 said: Probably not worthy of a thread, but fuck it. Let's inject some positivity. Desperate for any positivity crumbs Edited October 29 by PauloGeordio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Great news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Positivity is good. I wish the lad all the luck in the world. But, i reckon it will be just a matter of time before some neg bedwetter says something along the lines of... " Next Yankuba Minteh..for us to sell" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 1 minute ago, Dancing Brave said: Positivity is good. I wish the lad all the luck in the world. But, i reckon it will be just a matter of time before some neg bedwetter says something along the lines of... " Next Yankuba Minteh..for us to sell" You beat them to it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Wasn’t there an article on here about him recently? Sure there was. Highly sought after if it’s the one I’m thinking of. Love these signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Just now, PauloGeordio said: You beat them to it I didn't actually but nice try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Will make a great strike partner for Garang Kuol in League 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 1 minute ago, Elliottman said: Wasn’t there an article on here about him recently? Sure there was. Highly sought after if it’s the one I’m thinking of. Love these signings. Yes there was 👍🏻 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 He was included in The Guardian's talented youngsters list a few weeks ago https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2024/oct/15/next-generation-2024-60-of-the-best-young-talents-in-world-football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Let's hope he will reach the heights of Haris Vuckic, Fabio Zamblera and Wesley Ngo Baheng. We can but dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunk Moreland Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 These Youtube channels don't waste any time like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Looks like he's in his mid 20s, welcome lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 (edited) That's our PSR problems sorted a couple of years from now. Edited October 29 by Miggys First Goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Can he play as a 10? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 But I don't really know, but yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 14 minutes ago, Dancing Brave said: Positivity is good. I wish the lad all the luck in the world. But, i reckon it will be just a matter of time before some neg bedwetter says something along the lines of... " Next Yankuba Minteh..for us to sell" Or someone moaning about something someone else might moan about. (I don’t get either side (it’s tiresome) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 As someone who regularly doesn't watch the Georgian Erovnuli Liga, I don't feel placed to make judgement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Good that this is official. It's been mentioned in a few places as fact for a while. Not sure if this classes as Mitchells first signing or whether it was started before him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Just now, Ikon said: Or someone moaning about something someone else might moan about. (I don’t get either side (it’s tiresome) Or someone moaning about something someone else might moan about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 (edited) What's his xG ? Can he play as an inverted 6 or false 8 ? How warm is his heat map ? Is his plane fare to Newcastle included in amortised PSR calculations ? Until I know these answers I refuse to be excited by this signing Edited October 29 by bobbydazzla Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 (edited) Next Yankuba Minteh..for us to sell Edited October 29 by KetsbaiaIsBald Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 11 minutes ago, KetsbaiaIsBald said: Next Yankuba Minteh..for us to sell Negative like usual Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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