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Geremi clinches move to Newcastle

Geremi was wanted by a number of Premier League clubs
Cameroon international utility man Geremi has joined Newcastle from Chelsea on a free transfer, subject to receiving a work permit.
The 28-year-old has agreed personal terms and passed his medical.

Geremi said: "I am very, very pleased. This is a big club and a great club, with passionate fans and I look forward to playing for them.

"I was impressed with Sam Allardyce too, with what he has done and his knowledge. It's a great move for me."

Geremi, who can play at right-back or anywhere in midfield, was wanted by several Premier League sides.

Newcastle boss Allardyce has already signed midfielder Joey Barton, striker Mark Viduka and defender David Rozehnal this summer.

Allardyce and his players left for a pre-season training camp in Austria on Tuesday morning, and Geremi could join them provided his application for a work permit is approved swiftly.

Geremi had been at Chelsea since 2003, making 72 appearances for the London club and scoring four goals.

He spent the 2002-03 campaign on loan at Middlesbrough from Real Madrid and had previously played for Racing FC Bafoussam in Cameroon, Paraguayan side Cerro Porteno and Genclerberligi in Turkey.

Geremi made his debut for Cameroon in 1996 and has been capped 60 times.

source: BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Newcastle United | Geremi clinches move to Newcastle

so it is a done deal, congrats newcastle you have just got a great player who will definitely strengthen your team. well done Big Sam.