London (AFP) – Newcastle United on Friday completed the signing of South Korea international Ki Sung-yueng on a free transfer after the midfielder decided to leave relegated Swansea at the end of the last Premier League season.
The 29-year-old has signed a two-year deal and becomes Newcastle’s second signing of the summer following the arrival of Martin Dubravka.
“I’m so pleased I can join the club. I was always pleasantly surprised when I came to St. James Park to play against Newcastle -– there is a great atmosphere and the passion from the fans is a great support to the players,” Ki told the club’s official website.
“Everyone knows how big this club is so I’m really looking forward to playing with my teammates and for the fans.”
Ki was captain of the South Korea team at the World Cup but missed the 2-0 win over Germany which sent the champions crashing out because of injury.”
“I’m pleased to welcome Ki to the club. He is a player with lots of Premier League and international experience and it was an easy decision to bring him here,” said Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez.
Ki made 162 appearances for Swansea during his five-year stay, scoring 12 goals, and helped the Welsh team win the club’s only major honour by lifting the League Cup in 2012-13.
200+ Channels With Sports & News
- Starting price: $33/mo. for fubo Latino Package
- Watch Premier League, Women’s World Cup, Euro 2024 & Gold Cup
The New Home of MLS
- Price: $14.99/mo. for MLS Season Pass
- Watch every MLS game including playoffs & Leagues Cup
Many Sports & ESPN Originals
- Price: $10.99/mo. (or get ESPN+, Hulu & Disney+ for $14.99/mo.)
- Features Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, & FA Cup
2,000+ soccer games per year
- Price: $5.99/mo
- Features Champions League, Serie A, Europa League & Brasileirāo
175 Premier League Games & PL TV
- Starting price: $5.99/mo. for Peacock Premium
- Watch 175 exclusive EPL games per season