Jean Alain Boumsong has completed his transfer to relegated Italian side Juventus for a fee beginning at around £3.3m. The fee is also subject to bonuses reliant on Juventus’ future performances. The Italian giants will also play a friendly against The Magpies at St James Park next pre-season.

“Boum”, who cost the club £8.5m when signed by Graeme Souness from Rangers in January 2005, has agreed a four-year contract with the “Old Lady” and will be looking to regain his form, and his regular place at the heart of the French national side.

As always, the team here at Newcastle-Online wish Jean Alain all the best with his new club, and thank him for his efforts at Newcastle United.