ALAN PARDEW
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew today completed his first summer signing when he clinched a deal for Reims midfielder Romain Amalfitano.
The 22-year-old, who is out of contract at the French club, will officially become a Magpies player on July 1.
No details of the length of his contract have been released.
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