Jonjo Shelvey joins Newcastle: Club confirm five-and-a-half year deal

Former Charlton and Liverpool midfielder arrives at St James' Park

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Jonjo Shelvey from Swansea City on an undisclosed fee.

The England midfielder, 23, has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal to move to St James' Park - the deal will cost the North East club £12million.

"I'm very excited to be here. I'm so glad that it's finally done," Shelvey told the Newcastle website.

"I drove up through the night to be here so it's been a manic 24 hours but it's all been worth it to come here and play for this great club."

Newcastle United head coach, Steve McClaren, added: "I'm delighted to welcome Jonjo to Newcastle United.

"He has great experience for a young English central midfielder and is a current England international, so I'm certain he will be a great addition to the squad.

"He is a player we have admired for some time and we're very pleased that we've now been able to bring him here."

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