Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has explained his decision to sell Florian Lejeune.

The French center back moved on to Alaves after impressing there on loan last season.

A fan on BBC Radio Newcastle asked why Lejeune was moved on by Bruce.

Bruce responded: "We had six centre-backs.

"The big thing with Florian was he had two knee injuries.

"He needed to get games under his belt.

"And I felt that the intensity in the Premier League meant he was better suited to La Liga."

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