Dan Gosling can't wait to get started at Newcastle
DAN Gosling hopes he will be the ideal early Christmas present for Newcastle boss Chris Hughton.
England Under-21 star Gosling completed his free transfer to St James’ Park on a four-year deal worth £20,000 a week yesterday.
Gosling, 20, is making good progress after knee surgery in April and is targeting a return to action with Hughton’s Premier League new boys before the end of the year.
He said: “It’s a brilliant move for me and now the deal is all done and dusted I can’t wait to get started.
“I’ve played at St James’ Park before and know about the amazing atmosphere. Playing there in a black and white shirt is something I’ve thought about already and it will be a great day when I finally get to walk out in front of 50,000 fans. The sooner, the better.
“Chris and the lads have been great and made me feel really welcome since I arrived. Hopefully, I can repay the faith they’ve shown in me.”
Everton are still smarting after an administrative blunder saw them fail to offer former Plymouth midfielder Gosling a new contract in writing – meaning they missed out on a £4m transfer fee for the free agent.
Hughton said: “We’re delighted to sign Dan. He’s the right age and a great capture for us. He’s young but he has Premier League experience and can continue to develop.”
