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Aladji Bamba set to stay at NUFC in January despite lack of minutes

Aladji Bamba is not expected to leave Newcastle on loan in January, despite playing just 27 minutes since his summer arrival from Monaco.

By Phil Huggan · NUFC Blog

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:15 PM

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Aladji Bamba is expected to stay at Newcastle United in January rather than depart on loan.
Bamba has played only 27 minutes for Newcastle since joining from Monaco in the summer.
Manager Matthias Jaissle reportedly does not consider the 20-year-old midfielder ready to start Premier League games.

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Newcastle United midfielder Aladji Bamba is expected to remain with the club through the January transfer window rather than leave on loan, according to a report by Craig Hope in the Daily Mail. The 20-year-old Frenchman has played just 27 minutes since arriving from Monaco in the summer and has not featured in a match since September 19.

Manager Matthias Jaissle reportedly views Bamba as not yet ready to start Premier League games, citing adjustment to the physical demands of English football despite recent encouragement in training. NUFC Blog writer Phil Huggan argues that the transfer has made little sense given the team's ongoing midfield struggles and injuries.

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