Aston Villa pair respond after Jacob Ramsey completes Newcastle transfer
Jacob Ramsey has signed for Newcastle United
Jacob Ramsey has signed for Newcastle United
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John McGinn and Tyrone Mings have posted messages on social media following Jacob Ramsey’s move to Newcastle United.
Villa have banked an initial £39 million for Ramsey, with a further £5 million potentially due in add-ons.
Since Ramsey came through Villa’s academy, the fee counts as pure profit, strengthening the club’s position in relation to the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Although, UEFA’s squad cost regulations will still restrict what Villa can spend in the final weeks of the window.
On social media, Villa captain McGinn appeared to take a swipe at the financial rules holding the club back, which in the Premier League’s case also incentivise academy sales.
“Always humble, respectful and willing to learn,” McGinn posted. “It’s been a privilege to share the dressing room with you and enjoy some special moments together on the pitch.
"A sad day losing a top player and person, and one of our own - but it seems to be the way football is set up these days!”
Some sections of the Villa fanbase have expressed frustration at Ramsey joining Newcastle, despite the club offering him fresh terms.
Mings, however, responded to criticism on Instagram.
He wrote: “I don’t wanna hear any bad words or anything negative on his name. You don’t know the half…”
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