Newcastle seal Anita swoop

NEWCASTLE United have completed the signing of Holland international Vurnon Anita from Ajax.

Friday, August 17, 2012

NEWCASTLE United have completed the signing of Holland international Vurnon Anita from Ajax. The 23-year-old, who was born in the Dutch Antilles, has spent his whole career with the Dutch giants - making his debut in 2005. Now after just over 100 appearances he is on the move having penned a five-year deal with Newcastle.Anita is best known as a central midfielder, but he can also play at full-back and will provide Alan Pardew with a number of useful options. "We are delighted to secure the services of Vurnon,” said Pardew.