Work was done behind the scenes to get Howe what he wanted, and that has resulted in Jacob Ramsey joining Newcastle United<\/a>. The 24-year-old signs from Aston Villa, who needed to sell one of their academy stars due to PSR concerns.<\/p>\n Ramsey was not involved for Newcastle\u2019s Premier League opener against Villa<\/a> on Saturday, but will be in line to play in the Magpies\u2019 first home game of the season against Liverpool.<\/p>\n Welcome to Newcastle, Jacob! \ud83d\ude0d<\/p>\n We have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee. pic.twitter.com\/mtoi2lrZwv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Newcastle United (@NUFC) August 17, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Villa would have undoubtedly been reluctant to sell Ramsey, especially given the fact that he counts towards their UEFA registration thanks to his academy roots.<\/p>\n With Ramsey officially unveiled as a Newcastle player<\/a>, the midfielder has shared exactly why the move made so much sense to him.<\/p>\n As part of Ramsey\u2019s official announcement on social media and newcastleunited.com<\/a>, the Englishman has spoken for the first time as a Magpie.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m delighted to be here,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been a mad two or three days, but I\u2019m really happy to be here and I can\u2019t wait to get started.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a big move for me, but as soon as I knew the gaffer was interested and really liked me, it didn\u2019t take much time to decide. His track record of developing players, especially those who have gone on to become internationals here, speaks for itself.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was always a tough game playing for Villa against Newcastle \u2013 the team is full of energy, so athletic and the fans are so passionate. I feel my game will suit that and I\u2019m excited to be on the other end of it now.\u201d<\/p>\n Ramsey will wear the squad number 41 at Newcastle, which has previously been worn by Dan Langley, Freddie Woodman and Shane Ferguson.<\/p>\n Jacob Ramsey has already won a trophy with a Newcastle United player<\/p>\n For the first time in decades, Newcastle are entering a tournament as defending champions. The Magpies will defend the Carabao Cup<\/a> following their triumph at Wembley in March.<\/p>\n Ramsey will no doubt be eager to bring more success to Tyneside now he has joined, but he has already managed to win silverware with a Newcastle star. <\/p>\n![\"Jacob](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2230615964-1024x557.jpg\")
Photo by Serena Taylor\/Newcastle United via Getty ImagesJacob Ramsey\u2019s first words upon signing for Newcastle United<\/p>\n