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Newcastle United seal Lennon transfer



The 21 year-old speed demon signs a three year deal at Newcastle United

Newcastle United have completed the signing of winger Aaron Lennon from Tottenham Hotspurs for a fee of £11m.

Lennon, 21, who spent the 3 seasons in White Hart Lane has signed a three-year deal and becomes Ketsbaia's third signing of the summer.

The England international signed a five-year contract at Tottenham Hotspurs last year but handed in a transfer request last week.


Harry Redknapp admitted it was difficult to let Lennon leave, but insisted it was a move sanctioned by him.

"He's a player, in an ideal world, you would not want to lose, but I just want to make it absolutely clear that at the end of the day, it was my decision to sell him," Redknapp said

"We got an offer that I feel was his value. We are all aware Aaron has had a difficult time - he almost signed for them once last season and was dragged back, but he has gone to Newcastle now, so we have to move on" He added

Lennon may go straight into the Newcastle side against Fiorentina.