"Thiaw joined Newcastle from Milan in the summer window for €40m including bonuses, and it felt like the management got a more than adequate fee for a player who had been up and down during his years at the club. However, he has settled into Premier League life well, drawing plenty of praise. At the time, a report from The Athletic claimed that Massimiliano Allegri was keen to keep the German defender. Yet, Milan have always shown a willingness to negotiate - at least under American ownership - when an offer of a certain magnitude comes in."
"Definitely. There was already a discussion in the spring but this summer it became much more concrete than in previous years. I also had talks with Eddie Howe, in which he explained his plans for me and where he saw me playing. Based on that, I decided on Newcastle United. I think it was the right decision. Yes, very often. He's someone who clearly expresses his opinion and is very clear about what he wants. He also praises you, but he's more the type who wants to push you to improve. That's why he had so many conversations with me."
Malick Thiaw completed a summer move from AC Milan to Newcastle United for €40m including bonuses. The fee reflected Milan's willingness to negotiate under their ownership despite reports that Massimiliano Allegri wanted to retain the defender. Thiaw has adapted well to the Premier League and attracted praise for his performances. Conversations with manager Eddie Howe in spring and summer clarified Howe's plans and playing position, prompting Thiaw to choose Newcastle. Thiaw also maintained frequent discussions with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who offers direct feedback, praise, and a push to improve the player's development.
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