Newcastle United announce arrival of Mohamed Diame from Hull City

Newcastle United have announced the signing of Mohamed Diame from Hull City on a three-year deal.

The 26-year-old, who was reportedly offered a new deal by the Tigers, completed a medical in the North-East today.

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It is believed that Newcastle paid £4.5m to seal Diame's signature after meeting the release clause in his contract at the KC Stadium.

"It is a great feeling to be a Newcastle player," Diame told the club's official website. "Everybody close to me knows how desperate I am to play in the Premier League again, but when Newcastle comes in for you it makes you think.

"I am looking to the future. Newcastle is a big name, a massive club and will be back in the Premier League, for sure."

Manager Rafael Benitez added: "Mohamed is a strong, attack-minded player with a lot of fight and determination to his game. He is also someone who will provide the team with goals and assists from midfield.

"He has good experience of the Championship and the fight needed to win promotion, which will be important for us."

Diame has spent the last seven years playing in England, specifically for Wigan Athletic, West Ham United and Hull.