Spanish striker Josel successfully passed a medical examination and signed a three-year contract with Newcastle.

"I'm happy that I will be playing for such a great club as Newcastle," - said Josel during the official presentation.

"The big plus for Hocela is that he already has experience in the Premier League," added coach "forty" Rafael Benitez. - I think we will be able to fully reveal its considerable potential ".

Stoke City acquired Hosel in June 2015 from Hannover for 5.75 million euros. Unable to gain a foothold in the basis of "potters", the Spaniard was leased to Deportivo, where he played 24 matches in the 2016/2017 season and scored 6 goals.