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DONE DEAL: Newcastle complete signing of Tottenham winger Townsend

Newcastle United have formally announced the signing of Andros Townsend from Tottenham Hotspur.

It is understood the Magpies have forked out a £12million fee for the England international, who has signed a five-and-a-half year deal at St James' Park.

"I'm delighted to be here," Townsend told Newcastle's official website.

"Newcastle United is a fantastic club with great fans, a great stadium and great tradition.

"As soon as I heard Newcastle were interested in me, there was only one place I wanted to go so I can't wait to get started."

Townsend joins the Magpies having spent his entire career with Spurs apart from a number of loan deals inducing time spent with Leyton Orient, Ipswich Town, Millwall, Birmingham City and QPR.

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