EPL, Premiership, English Premier League

26 year old Fabricio Coloccini from Deportivo La Coruna for an undisclosed fee, probably around €10 million. He signed a 5 year deal with the Magpies and will most likely be assuming a central defensive role next to Steven Taylor.

Kevin Keegan described him the deal: “I am delighted that the deal is now done - Fabricio has got tremendous experience and is a full international with Argentina. He is a centre-back but can play anywhere across the back four and also in midfield - he gives us massive options.”

He began his career with Boca Juniors in Argentina and later moved to AC Milan (though he only made on appearance with them and was often loaned). He was loaned off with Atletico Madrid and Villarreal until he moved to Deportivo. Coloccini is Newcastle’s 3rd signing this summer including midfielders Jonas Gutierrez and Danny Guthrie. Last season Newcastle let in 65 goals, only beaten by Derby and Reading who were relegated. We may see him looking for other defenders possibly West Ham’s Anton Ferdinand and Toulouse Herita Ilunga.