Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has backed Newcastle United's capture of his Argentina teammates Jonas Gutierrez and Fabricio Coloccini.

"Coloccini and Jonas are two excellent signings for Newcastle," Tevez told the Sunday Sun. "As Argentinians, I know them well, and I believe the pair of them will be great to watch in England.

"Fabricio has got a lot of experience playing against big clubs and is very difficult to get the better of, especially in the air.

"And Jonas possesses enormous talent and great energy.

"I am really happy about the arrival of more Argentinian players in the Premier League. It demonstrate the status of Argentinian football in the world."