Sven Botman has explained choosing Newcastle United.
Reports in Italy suggested Botman, 22, was desperate to move to the Italian giants over Newcastle and secure Champions League football.
But the departing Lille defender said: “Ultimately, Newcastle United's great project, in combination with playing in the Premier League, was the deciding factor.
“That last one has been a dream my whole life. AC Milan also gave me a good feeling, but Newcastle United felt just a little better in the end.
"I really wanted to go to Newcastle United in January, because I also heard, and that's a cliché, I know, that a train like this doesn't pass by very often.
"But the clubs couldn't figure it out.
“And afterwards this might be better, because I can now experience a lot of preparation and I was able to say goodbye to Lille in a beautiful way."
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