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Simpson signs for Magpies

21 Jan 2010 - 09:25:20

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Newcastle United have completed the permanent signing of defender Danny Simpson from Manchester United.

Simpson, 23, had been on loan at St James' Park since the start of the season and has made the move to the Championship leaders for an undisclosed fee.

The full-back has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with the Magpies.

"We're delighted to complete a permanent deal for Danny," explained manager Chris Hughton.

"He's a player who has been with us since the summer and has played a key role during the first half of the season.

"Danny is a very popular lad in the dressing room and he took no time at all to settle in.

"He was always a player we wanted to keep at the club and he was very keen to stay given how much he's enjoyed being here."