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Matt Ritchie seals Newcastle United move

Ritchie secures Magpies switch

Matt Ritchie seals Newcastle United move

01 July 2016 - 12:53

Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Scotland midfielder Matt Ritchie from Bournemouth. The transfer fee has yet to be disclosed.

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  • Ritchie was one of the stand-out performers for Bournemouth in their debut season in the Premier League last term, but the prospect of linking with the Magpies was too good to ignore for the 26-year-old.

    "It's an unbelievable feeling to come to a football club like this," he told the club's official website.

    "I loved it at Bournemouth - I had a fantastic time there and it had a huge impact on my career. But when a club like Newcastle comes calling, I couldn't pass up this opportunity."

    The former Cherries man has inked a five-year contract at Tyneside, and follows the £10m arrival of Dwight Gayle from Crystal Palace earlier in the day.


    Written by Sri Aswin










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