Sven Botman reveals why he picked Newcastle over Milan; can’t wait to get going after ‘dream move’

Sven Botman has explained his reasoning behind snubbing a switch to AC Milan in favour of joining Newcastle United this summer.

The Netherlands international was tipped for a move to Tyneside in the January transfer window, but Eddie Howe ended up landing Dan Burn from Brighton instead.

However, the move was resurrected and Botman completed a £35million move to S t James’ Park in Tuesday.

And the centre-back cannot wait to get going in the famous Newcastle black and white.

He said (quotes via Sport Witness): “I have earned my Airmiles again. My transfer from SC Heerenveen to Lille was a nice step. But you can tell from everything that this is a mega deal.

“A lot is coming at me. Although that is partly my own fault, because I want everything, from house to car and from a bank account to English phone number, to be arranged before the training sessions start.”

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As for picking Newcastle over Milan, Botman added: “Ultimately, Newcastle United’s great project, in combination with playing in the Premier League, was the deciding factor.

“That last