Federico Fernandez has been reunited with Rafael Benitez after completing a reported £6million switch from Swansea City to Newcastle United.
Magpies boss Benitez had been on the hunt for defensive cover following Florian Lejeune s cruciate ligament injury and his search has ended with a two-year deal for the experienced Fernandez.
The 29-year-old spent the last of his three seasons at Napoli under Benitez s guidance before moving to the Premier League with Swansea in August 2014.
He made 128 appearances for the Swans in total, but was unable to prevent the team enduring relegation to the Championship last term.
Our new arrival in our new home shirt.
Federico Fernández has become Newcastle United’s seventh signing of the summer.
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