The 24-year-old is set to swap the San Siro for St James’ Park for a reported fee of £35 million after three successful years at AC Milan.
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Thiaw has now spoken about his excitement over the move, tell Sky Sport Italia how “happy” he is with his decision.
Reporters asked him as he was set to fly out to undergo his medical, to which he responded: “It was a pleasure to spend three years here, I learned a lot.
“I grew as a player, but above all as a person. I just want all the best for those people I spent time with here, the players, staff and medics.”
“I am very happy with my decision, I am ready for the Premier League,” he concluded.