Newcastle United confirm Dan Burn signing

Newcastle United have signed Dan Burn from Brighton & Hove Albion.

The centre back has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at St James’ Park for a fee of £13m.

Burn becomes Newcastle’s fifth signing of the transfer window and joins Chris Wood, Kieran Tripper, Bruno Guimaraes and Matt Targett.

The 29-year-old grew up as a Newcastle fan but failed to make the grade as part of their youth set-up.

“I’m buzzing to be here. I never thought I’d be in this position so to be a Newcastle player and to be around St. James’ Park, it’s something I’ve dreamt of since I was a kid,” Burn told the club’s official website.

“I can’t wait to step out in the shirt and to see what it feels like. From sitting in the East Stand as a kid to now, it’s crazy. I’m excited to get started.”

Eddie Howe said: “I’m delighted to bring Dan back to the North East. He knows exactly what it means to represent this club and he will be a big presence for us on and off the pitch.

“We have been very keen to add competition defensively and Dan fits the profile we have been looking for. He is naturally left-footed, which provides further balance to our backline, and he will be a great addition to the group.”

He will be available for Newcastle’s Premier League game against Everton next Tuesday.

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