Newcastle United signs Facundo Ferreyra from Shakthar Donetsk

Alan Pardew’s Newcastle United has made their sixth signing of the season as they brought in Argentine Facundo Ferreyra from Shakthar Donetsk.

The 23-year-old has been signed for a season-long loan with an option to buy if need be for Newcastle.

He spoke to Newcastle’s website and said: “I am very pleased to sign for Newcastle United. I like the Premier League and when I knew that Newcastle were interested in me, it was a very easy decision to make.

“I spoke to my friend Fabricio Coloccini, and when he told me about the club, I didn’t need to think twice”, said the youngster.

Team manager Alan Pardew also spoke on the arrival of the player he said delightedly: “This is a player who has played at the top level and is highly-regarded in Argentina. He has tremendous potential and hopefully he can realise that here at Newcastle United.”