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Newcastle United sign Florian Lejeune from Eibar for £8.7m as centre back hails role of manager Rafa Benitez in his move after penning five-year deal

Eibar defender Florian Lejeune has completed his move to Newcastle by signing a five-year deal.

The 26-year-old central defender was on Tyneside on Monday to undergo a medical and the Magpies confirmed early on Tuesday morning that he had become manager Rafael Benitez second summer signing for a fee of £8.7million.

A club statement said: 'Defender Florian Lejeune has become Newcastle United's second signing of the summer transfer window after joining from SD Eibar.

Florian Lejeune poses with a Newcastle United shirt after completing his move from Eibar
Florian Lejeune poses with a Newcastle United shirt after completing his move from Eibar
Lejeune has signed a five-year contract after Newcastle splashed u00a38.7m on the centre back
Lejeune has signed a five-year contract after Newcastle splashed £8.