Newcastle United have signed the 20-year-old striker Ayoze Pérez from Tenerife.
Newcastle’s new sigining Ayoze Pérez tries St James’ Park out for size
Pérez, who has cost a reported £1.5m, scored 16 goals in 34 appearances in Spain’s second division last season.
Perez started his career at Tenerife, progressing through the youth ranks, but is relishing his new challenge at St James’ Park.
Ayoze told nufcTV: “I’m very happy to be here to start this new adventure. I’m very eager for it to begin and I’m very pleased to play for this magnificent club.
“Any football player would be interested in playing for such a club and I will earn my position to get in the first team.”
The Magpies manager Alan Pardew added: “We’re delighted to confirm our first signing of the summer and very pleased to have Ayoze at Newcastle United, as a number of other clubs were chasing his signature too.
“He had a terrific season in Spain last year and is a player who we hope to develop further on Tyneside. He’s only 20 but has a very good eye for goal and that’s a great asset for any young player to have.”