Steur chooses Newcastle: feeling and growth over Ajax

Sean Steur unexpectedly left Ajax for Newcastle United this season, with the Magpies paying an amount between €23.5 million and €30 million for the 18‑year‑old midfielder. The transfer, which was completed last summer, immediately gave the Volendam player a place in the Premier League, where he has now played seven matches.

“I’m really happy, I’m enjoying it a lot,” Steur says in an interview. He emphasizes that he feels “very much in my place” and that the atmosphere in England is “next level”. The Dutch international enjoys the new environment and the opportunities he is given.

Tangible development in England

Steur explains that he is still “developing himself” and that he “doesn’t yet hold out ninety minutes”. He sees the Premier League as a learning environment where he can pick up a lot. With the support of his coaches, he continues to grow and wants to take his game to a higher level.

Based on “a bit of feeling”, he made the step to Newcastle. He admits that it is hard to explain, but that the “feeling and the conviction they give you” were decisive. At Ajax, “a lot changed”, which made him doubt his future role.

Steur describes the talks with Jordi Cruijff as “respectful”, but keeps the details to himself. He now has “not much contact with him” and wishes both Ajax and Cruijff all the best. This distance underscores his belief that he made the right choice.

Jong the Oranje and the youth‑EU‑Championship ambitions

With Jong the Oranje, Steur is aiming for a “miracle”: three wins to qualify for the youth‑EU‑Championship. “We have it in our own hands,” he repeats the coach’s words. The team faces a difficult situation, but Steur believes that the results will determine their fate.

So far, Steur has seven matches for Newcastle to his name, but he has not yet recorded a goal or an assist. However, he remains optimistic about his development and the opportunities that lie ahead for him.