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Cheick Tiote completes move from Newcastle to Chinese side Beijing BG

Cheick Tiote has completed his move from Newcastle to Chinese second tier side Beijing BG.

The 30-year-old midfielder, who has four months left on contract, travelled to China late last week after agreeing terms on the move.

Tiote had offers from Sporting Gijon and Premier League sides during January but has opted on a move to China instead.

Cheick Tiote poses in a Shandong Luneng after completing his move to the Chinese Super League from Newcastle
Cheick Tiote poses in a Shandong Luneng after completing his move to the Chinese Super League from Newcastle
Tiote only played three times for Newcasle this season and has completed his move away
Tiote only played three times for Newcasle this season and has completed his move away
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is ready to offload Tiote after receiving a sizeable bid from China
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is ready to offload Tiote after receiving a sizeable bid from China

The Ivorian joined the Magpies in July 2010 but with his current deal running out this summer, he is now undergoing a medical at the Chinese side.