Newcastle United new boy Geremi has revealed Sam Allardyce's football knowledge helped persuade him his future lies on Tyneside.The 28-year-old Cameroon international has completed his free transfer from Chelsea, subject to a work permit, after passing a medical and agreeing a three-year deal.
He will become Allardyce’s fourth summer signing and, although he will not join up with the rest of the squad for their pre-season training camp in Austria after being given time to recover from summer internationals, he is looking forward to getting to work.
Geremi said: “I am delighted to join Newcastle and I am very, very pleased with this move.This, like Chelsea, is a big club and a great football club. They have passionate fans and I look forward to playing for them.I was impressed with Sam Allardyce too. I was impressed with what he has done in football and his knowledge of other teams and players.It’s a great move for me.”
Geremi’s capture adds further strength to Newcastle’s defensive resources after last week’s swoop for Czech international David Rozehnal.He can play either at right-back or in midfield, but with Allardyce looking to rebuild at the back, that is his more likely role.The former Real Madrid and Middlesbrough player, who completed a £7million move to Chelsea from the Bernabeu four summers ago, represents another bargain acquisition for Allardyce after the signings of Mark Viduka and Joey Barton.
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