Henri Saivet


Henri Grégoire Saivet is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Newcastle United and the Senegal national team. He is a former France youth international having starred at several youth levels.

Career

Bordeaux

In 2007, Saivet signed his first professional contract with Bordeaux, thus making him the youngest professional player in the history of the club. He subsequently made his professional debut during the 2007–08 season, at the age of 17, in a league match against Lens. Saivet scored a goal in the final of the 2013 Coupe de France to help Bordeaux defeat Evian TG 3–2.

Newcastle United

On 11 January 2016, Bordeaux manager Willy Sagnol confirmed that he gave Saivet permission to leave the club. Later that day Saivet officially signed a five-and-half year contract with Newcastle United, joining for a reported fee of £5 million.

Saint-Étienne (loan)

After playing just four matches starting twice in half a season with Newcastle United, Saivet joined AS Saint-Étienne on a season-long loan on 23 August 2016 without a purchase option given to Saint-Étienne.

Return to Newcastle United

On 23 August 2017, Saivet played his first game for Newcastle since 6 February 2016 starting an EFL Cup tie against Nottingham Forest. He was recalled to the first team on 23 December and scored a free kick in a 3–2 Premier League win against West Ham.

Bursaspor (loan)

On 25 August 2018, it was announced that Saivet will join Turkish club Bursaspor on loan for the season.

International career

He made his debut for Senegal on 14 August 2013.

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals

GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.19 January 2017Stade de Franceville, Franceville, Gabon2–02–02017 Africa Cup of Nations

Honours

Bordeaux