On the eve of the new football season, Newcastle manager
Kevin Keegan has secured his fourth signing of the summer with
Argentina international Fabricio Coloccini penning a five-year
contract at St James’ Park.
The curly-haired 26-year-old has completed his protracted £10
million departure from Deportivo La Coruna and will wear the number
two shirt at St James’ Park.
Coloccini is a consistent performer having appeared in every
minute of Depor’s 2007-2008 league campaign and his addition will
significantly bolster Newcastle’s central defence.
More good news arrived on Friday morning, with confirmation from
Fifa that Jonas Gutierrez is eligible for a debut against
Manchester United on Saturday.
Coloccini’s compatriot, nicknamed Spiderman due to his
mask-wearing goal celebrations, joined Newcastle from Mallorca
in July but the 24-year-old has been awaiting clearance
to make his competitive debut.
