Former Newcastle wing-back Achraf Lazaar has joined Al-Ittifaq.

Lazaar moves to Dubai where he has signed a two-year contract

"I am happy to be part of this growing group and club," he said.

"I want to bring my experience and my winning mentality to help the club get promoted."

In Italy, Lazaar has played for Varese, Palermo, Benevento, Cosenza and Novara.