Source: Daily_Mail
Sol Campbell completes free transfer to Newcastle
Sol Campbell has revealed his delight after signing a one-year deal with Newcastle.[LNB]The former England defender left Arsenal this summer and will now help re-establish Newcastle as a Premier League force.[LNB]Campbell, who will wear the No 5 shirt, said: 'At this stage of my career I couldn't have wished for a better move. [LNB]Can Campbell cut it for you? Sign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabs Talk of the Toon: Sol Campbell has completed his free transfer from Arsenal to newly-promoted Newcastle[LNB]'To join a club such as Newcastle United, with its proud tradition,heritage and magnificent support, is absolutely tremendous for me.[LNB]'I'd like to thank Chris Hughton for putting his faith in me and aimto repay him and the supporters by giving everything I possibly can tohelp re-establish this great club in the top-tier of English football.[LNB]'I just want to play and can't wait to get started. There's a realbuzz about the place and that's great. I've played at St. James' Parknumerous times and always found it a fantastic place to play, there'salways a tremendous atmosphere[LNB]'Chris will focus everyone together and get the team ready for theseason, it's nice seeing Colin Calderwood too having played with him at Tottenham. Getting out on to the training pitch will be a wonderfulfeeling.'[LNB]Leaving London: newly-wed Campbell snubbed a new deal on offer at Arsenal to join Chris Hughton's Newcastle[LNB][LNB]Newcastle manager Hughton, who has already signed Nottingham Forest defender James Perch, was happy to seal the deal.[LNB]He said: 'I have known Sol since he was a lad at Tottenham and amfully aware of what he has to offer. That is experience, quality, calmassurance and leadership. [LNB]'He's a dedicated professional, a terrific addition to the squad, and I look forward to working with him again.'[LNB]It is the fifth time Campbell has moved on a free transfer duringhis career. He famously left Spurs for arch rivals Arsenal, with stintsat Portsmouth and Notts County before rejoining the Gunners.[LNB] Sign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsCampbell snubs Sunderland and Arsenal to join Newcastle on a freeNorthern Exposure: Newcastle fans must be happier than Sunderland'sNEWCASTLE UNITED FC
