Newcastle United sign Jesus Gamez from Atletico Madrid
Championship club Newcastle United have signed full-back Jesus Gamez from Atletico Madrid on a two-year deal.
The 31-year-old , who has featured 12 times in the Champions League during an impressive career, has put pen to paper on an initial two-year contract at St. James’ Park and becomes the Magpies’ fourth summer arrival.
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He joined from Malaga in 2014 having made 289 appearances for the Malaguistas during a nine-season spell.
The versatile full-back spent three years as Malaga’s captain before departing for Atletico Madrid in August 2014, where he helped them reach the final of last season’s Champions League.
“It was the right time to leave Atletico Madrid and this is the right move for me,” he said.
“We have an exciting project here, to bring Newcastle back to where it belongs, in the Premier League, and I am very happy to be a part of that.”
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez added: “I am really pleased to bring Jesus here to Newcastle.
“He is a very good defender who can play on both sides, left and right.
“He is experienced, I know he has great character and, importantly, he is an excellent professional. I am sure he will give balance to the team.”
