Newcastle United have completed the signing of defender Achraf Lazaar from Palermo.
Sky sources understand the fee to be £2m. The 24-year-old Morocco international left-back has signed a five-year deal at St. James' Park.
Lazaar came through the youth set-up at Italian club Varese and spent two years in the first team before joining Palermo in January 2014, initially on loan.
He helped the Rosanero win Serie B at the end of his first season and has been a regular in the top flight, making a total of 76 appearances and scoring three goals during his time at the Stadio Renzo Barbera.
"I am very happy to be at Newcastle United," said Lazaar.
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"I'm proud to sign here because Newcastle is a great team in England."
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez added: "Achraf is a good, young player with international experience who has grown his game in Italy.
"He gives us width on the left, has a good left foot and will add great competition to the squad."
