Newcastle have confirmed their fourth summer signing with the arrival of Emil Krafth.
The Swede joins from Amiens and has penned a four-year deal with the Magpies and follows Allan Saint-Maximin, Joelinton and Jetro Willems to St. James' Park.
“Newcastle United have completed the signing of defender Emil Krafth from Ligue 1 side Amiens for an undisclosed fee,” a statement read on the club’s official website.
“The Stockholm-born right-back, who helped Sweden reach the quarter-finals at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, has signed an initial four-year contract at St. James' Park.
“Starting his career with Lagans AIK, he moved to Östers IF in 2011 and then on to Helsingborgs IF a year later.
“After three seasons with Di Röe, for who he played in the Europa League, he moved to Italy with Bologna. Last summer, he joined Amiens on a season-long loan before making the move permanent earlier this summer after 35 appearances in France's top division, but now the Magpies have brought him to the Premier League.”
On the move, Steve Bruce said: “We’re pleased to bring him here. He turned 25 last week and has great experience, with more than 20 caps for Sweden and having played in the top flight in three different countries.
"He's a good height for a full-back, speaks excellent English and is a very good player. He's a really good acquisition."
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Krafth added: "It feels really good. It's been a busy couple of days, but finally I'm here. I'm very happy to sign for Newcastle and I can't wait to start training with the guys.
"When a Premier League team wants to sign you, of course you are happy. I know Newcastle is a big club, so I'm very happy to sign here and to be here right now.
"It’s a good moment in my career to take a step forward. The plans Newcastle had for me, I felt like they was fitting me perfectly, so that was why I chose Newcastle."
