Malick Thiaw has completed his first training session with his Newcastle United teammates.
It was confirmed on Tuesday that Thiaw has joined Newcastle United, with the 24-year-old bringing an end to the Magpies’ lengthy search for a centre-back.
Eddie Howe is excited about Thiaw’s arrival, and the defender will be keen to make his Toon debut as soon as possible.
It could happen on Saturday when Newcastle face Aston Villa in their Premier League opener. Thiaw has trained ahead of that game, and should be part of the Newcastle United squad that travel to Villa Park.
Malick Thiaw stands next to Sven Botman during a Newcastle United training session.
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Newcastle United share video of Malick Thiaw’s first training session
It will be interesting to see whether or not Thiaw is joined by any Newcastle United youngsters, as Eddie Howe prepares his side for what should be a gruelling 2025/26 season.
The club have shared a short video on Instagram of Thiaw’s first training session as a Newcastle United player, and two teenagers are spotted taking part as well.
19-year-old Travis Hernes and 18-year-old Park Seung-soo are seen training alongside the Magpies’ senior stars ahead of the season opener against Aston Villa.
The duo are unlikely to make their Premier League debuts on Saturday, but it is encouraging for their futures that Howe has continued to keep them in and around the first-team ahead of the campaign kicking off.
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Travis Hernes and Park Seung-soo miss Newcastle United Under-21s game
While the Newcastle United first-team prepare to take on Aston Villa, the Under-21s have kicked off their 2025/26 season.
They were in action on Wednesday night, facing Gateshead in the National League Cup. The young Magpies won 4-3, with Cathal Heffernan scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute.
A last minute win for the under-21 lads!
A 90th minute goal from the skipper, Cathal Heffernan, seals the win having been 3-1 down 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/aZCjHSz1kH
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) August 13, 2025
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It was a strong Newcastle United Under-21s side, with the likes of Leo Shahar, Sean Neave, Trevan Sanusi and Garang Kuol involved. However, Hernes and Park did not feature in the squad.
Next up for the Newcastle United Under-21s is Southampton at home on 17th August, as they kick off their Premier League 2 campaign against Southampton at Whitley Park.