Newcastle United have announced two high profile home friendlies against top notch European opponents.
The Magpies will take on Serie A side Atlanta - who have finished in the top three in Italy in three of the last four years - and Athletic Bilbao of La Liga, who win the Spanish Super Cup in 2021. The games will be played over two days with Eddie Howe set to rotate his squad in late July.
Howe was keen to attract quality opponents and he has landed two crack European sides to warm up for the Premier League season.
