Seydou Doumbia insists he has no regrets over his tough spell with Newcastle United.

Doumbia appeared only three times for Newcastle during the 2015-16 season.

But the FC Sion striker told the Evening Chronicle: "I was confident because looking back at the seasons before, I used to scored goals. However when I arrived at Newcastle, I was not 100%.

"The transfer had been done at the end of the transfer window like always in England.

"I heard about the interest from the club and Steve McClaren, and I instantly accepted the challenge because the Premier League is one of the best in the world.

"I was happy to sign! Even if it didn't work very well after."