Newcastle United have completed the signing of Dan Burn from Brighton & Hove Albion.
The 6ft 7in centre-back arrives for a fee of £13million to join his boyhood club and gets the dream opportunity to play in a black and white shirt in front of 50,000 Geordie fans.
United took three bids to sign Burn with the tipping point proving to be £13million after previous £7million and £10million bids.
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After landing his man, Eddie Howe said: "I'm delighted to bring Dan back to the North East.
"He knows exactly what it means to represent this club and he will be a big presence for us on and off the pitch.
"We have been very keen to add competition defensively and Dan fits the profile we have been looking for.
"He is naturally left-footed, which provides further balance to our backline, and he will be a great addition to the group."
Burn said: "I'm buzzing to be here. I never thought I'd be in this position so to be a Newcastle player and to be around St. James' Park, it's something I've dreamt of since I was a kid.
"I can't wait to step out in the shirt and to see what it feels like.
"From sitting in the East Stand as a kid to now, it's crazy. I'm excited to get started."
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