Newcastle United have completed the signing of Gael Bigirimana of Coventry City in a five year.
Coventry City Chief Executive Tim Fisher confirmed the deal of the 18 year-old Burundi midfielder on Friday.
He said: 'Gael is a great talent and we would, obviously, have liked him to stay here at Coventry, but when the Premier League comes calling - particularly a club the size of Newcastle United - it becomes increasingly difficult to stand in the player's way.
'We would have liked him to have developed further here at Coventry City but that wasn't to be so we have acted in the best interests of the club and have agreed a fee that we feel reflects his value.
'All of the money will be reinvested across the entire football side of the business - from youth development to the first team. Finally, we would like to wish Gael all the very best for the future.'
July 6, 2012.
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