A general view of the St Jame's Park ground in the Sunshine during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James' Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)placeholder image
A general view of the St Jame's Park ground in the Sunshine during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James' Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Newcastle United continue to strengthen their academy at all age groups.
Newcastle United continue to bolster their academy ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
After this week announcing the signing 16-year-old Isaac Moran from Liverpool, the Magpies have secured another highly-rated addition.
14-year-old midfielder Muawiya Ghanem has taken to social media to confirm his arrival at Newcastle following his departure from Championship side West Bromwich Albion.
Teenager confirms Newcastle United move
It was earlier this month that Ghanem announced he was leaving West Brom in a farewell message on Instagram.
He wrote: “As my time at West Brom comes to a close, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible experiences and memories I’ve gained here.
“Thank you to everyone at West Brom for making this chapter of my life so special. Though it’s time for me to turn the page, I’ll always cherish the moments we shared.
“Wishing you all continued success in the future. #Thank you West Brom #NewBeginnings#NextChapter#WBA.”
Last week, Ghanem then shared photos of himself in a Newcastle home shirt at St James’ Park along with the caption: “History Loading … “Up the toon”. ⚫️⚪️ #nufc#howaythelads#blackandwhite.”
Newcastle United club statement confirms Liverpool signing
Newcastle announced on Monday that Moran had joined the academy on a scholarship deal after turning down new terms at Liverpool.
A club statement on Monday read: “Newcastle United can announce that Isaac Moran has joined the club’s Academy from Liverpool.
“Moran, a 16-year-old England youth international, will link up with Chris Moore’s under-18s squad as a first-year scholar. Moran has risen through the youth ranks at Liverpool, making his debut for the Reds under-18s side as a 15-year-old in March 2024.
“The defender has captained England at youth level, where he has been capped six times at under-15 level.”
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Academy director Steve Harper commented: “Isaac joins us with a strong pedigree and a maturity beyond his years.
“The leadership qualities he has displayed to date speak volumes about his character, and we’re excited to help him continue developing both as a player and a person. He’s a driven individual who fits the values of our Academy perfectly.”
“Isaac’s addition to the Academy reflects the continued excellence of our recruitment team, whose efforts remain integral to our long-term strategy.”
Isaac Moran announces Liverpool departure
Moran announced via Instagram he was leaving Liverpool last week.
“I have made the tough decision to leave Liverpool Football Club,” Moran wrote. “I want it to be known that this decision was not taken lightly and I have been honoured to represent the club, but I believe it’s best for my career and future opportunities to go elsewhere.
“I would like to thank all of my teammates, coaches and staff for all their hard work over these past 10 years, in not only shaping me to be the footballer I am, but most importantly the person I am today. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you. YNWA 🔴”
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