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Newcastle United complete signing of goalkeeper Matz Sels from Gent

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Newcastle United complete the signing of goalkeeper Matz Sels from Gent on a five-year deal.

Newcastle United have completed the signing of goalkeeper Matz Sels from Gent.

The 24-year-old Belgian has put pen to paper on a five-year contract, making him Rafael Benitez's first signing since the Magpies fell into the Championship.

Sels, who made 106 appearances for Gent after joining from Lierse in January 2014, picked up the Professional Goalkeeper of the Year award in Belgium at the end of last season.

Benitez told the club's official website: "I am really pleased to welcome Matz to the club. He's a fantastic goalkeeper and many top clubs have been interested in signing him.

"Obviously we have injuries to Tim Krul and Rob Elliot which could be difficult for us in the first part of the season, so it was important to strengthen in this area to be sure we can make a strong start in the Championship."

Sels added: "I'm very pleased - I'm very happy to be here. In Belgium, Newcastle is a really big club, and that's why I chose Newcastle.

"As soon as Newcastle showed their interest in me, and I spoke to the coach, Rafa Benitez, it was an easy decision to make."

Sels kept 18 clean sheets in his final season at the Ghelamco Arena.

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