• Alan Pardew completes first Newcastle summer signing
• Versatile Amalfitano can play across midfield
The Newcastle United manager, Alan Pardew, made his first summer signing on Wednesday with a deal for the Reims midfielder Romain Amalfitano.
The 22-year-old, who is out of contract at the French club, will officially become a Newcastle player on 1 July.
His arrival was confirmed by the north-east club although no details of the length of his contract have been released.
"I am very happy to be a Newcastle player," said Amalfitano. "I have seen a bit of the city already and it is a change from France, but one I am really looking forward to.
"When a club like Newcastle wants you to play for them, it can only be a good thing. I have taken the opportunity to play in the Premier League and cannot wait to get going."
The Nice-born Amalfitano, whose older brother Morgan is at Marseille, can play either on the right side of midfield or through the middle. Read More
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