#NUFC Sign Striker Aleksandar Mitrović

Published 21st Jul 2015

Newcastle United have confirmed that they've completed the signing of 20-year-old striker, Aleksandar Mitrović.

The Serbian international arrives from Anderlecht on a five-year deal to St. James' Park, thought to be worth around £13million, the fourth biggest transfer in the Club's history.

Mitrović came through the ranks at Partizan Belgrade before making his debut for affiliated side Teleoptik.

He signed for Partizan in Summer 2012 and finished the season as the side's top scorer, helping his team to the Serbian SuperLiga title.

In August 2013, he moved to Belgium to join Anderlecht and scored 44 goals in 90 appearances.

Mitrović's also played for Serbia in the 2013 UEFA Under-19 Championships iwhich his team won and also earned the Player of the Tournament award.

He told the clubs website: "I am so happy to have signed for Newcastle.

"I visited the stadium and it is amazing. I have played in a lot of impressive stadiums in my career but St. James' Park is so big, I can't wait to play my first game here.

"I know how passionate the fans are. This is a club with a very big history and the fans are a big part of that. There will be pressure here, for sure, but I like pressure.

"I also know about the famous players who have played for Newcastle United, like Alan Shearer, who is a hero of mine. I hope I can play like him for this Club. It will be an honour."

Newcastle United head coach Steve McClaren added: "This is a fantastic signing for us. We have fought off a lot of competition to secure a top young talent in Europe.

"Aleksandar is someone who can develop with the team and someone who will help us to get to where we want to go."