Newcastle United have completed the signing of Seydou Doumbia from Roma on loan until the end of the season.
The Ivory Coast international, who spent half of the 2015-16 campaign on loan at CSKA Moscow, has joined the Magpies after undergoing a medical and signing on the dotted line.
"I'm delighted to be a Newcastle United player," Doumbia told the club's official website. "I've already started to prepare. I've arrived and I'm ready to go.
"It has always been a dream to play in the Premier League and now that dream has come true, so I'm absolutely delighted. I am looking forward to helping the club get some wins and climb the table."
Head coach Steve McClaren added: "It is no secret that we have been looking to add to our options in the striking area. We have been searching for a forward and were delighted when the opportunity arose to take Seydou on loan.
"He is a natural goalscorer, someone who has scored goals in the Champions League and has played at the highest level. We believe he can make a mark in this team."
Doumbia is the latest new arrival to come through the door at St James' Park following the captures of Jonjo Shelvey and Andros Townsend.
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