Newcastle United complete loan signing of Seydou Doumbia from Roma

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Seydou Doumbia from Roma on loan until the end of the season.

The Ivory Coast international, who spent half of the 2015-16 campaign on loan at CSKA Moscow, has joined the Magpies after undergoing a medical and signing on the dotted line.

"I'm delighted to be a Newcastle United player," Doumbia told the club's official website. "I've already started to prepare. I've arrived and I'm ready to go.

"It has always been a dream to play in the Premier League and now that dream has come true, so I'm absolutely delighted. I am looking forward to helping the club get some wins and climb the table."

Head coach Steve McClaren added: "It is no secret that we have been looking to add to our options in the striking area. We have been searching for a forward and were delighted when the opportunity arose to take Seydou on loan.

"He is a natural goalscorer, someone who has scored goals in the Champions League and has played at the highest level. We believe he can make a mark in this team."

Doumbia is the latest new arrival to come through the door at St James' Park following the captures of Jonjo Shelvey and Andros Townsend.