Newcastle signs Ajax midfielder Vurnon Anita for £6.7m

Newcastle have completed the signing of Ajax midfielder Vurnon Anita for £6.7million.

The 23-year-old Holland international has signed a five-year deal at the Sport Direct Arena.

The Dutchman can play in defence but has been brought in primarily to operate in central midfield and he is confident he can enjoy success with the Magpies.

'I won almost everything in Holland so the step was not difficult to make, Anita, who came through the Ajax youth system and has won the Dutch title with them in each of the last two seasons, told Newcastle's official website.

'Now I think we can also win trophies with Newcastle and it's time to do that.'

Magpies manager Alan Pardew said: 'We are delighted to secure the services of Vurnon.'

Anita joined the Ajax youth academy in 1999 and made his first-team debut in 2006.