Football: Newcastle sign New Zealand international Wood from Burnley
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New Zealand striker Chris Wood becomes Newcastle's second signing since they were taken over by Saudi Arabian owners in October.
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LONDON (REUTERS) - Newcastle United have signed New Zealand striker Chris Wood from Burnley on a two-and-a-half-year deal, the two Premier League clubs announced on Thursday (Jan 13).
The clubs did not disclose financial details of the transfer but British media reported that Newcastle paid Burnley £25 million (S$46.2 million) for the 30-year-old.
"This is a very exciting opportunity for me and I'm delighted to be a Newcastle United player," Wood said, who has 27 goals for New Zealand, in a club statement.
Wood becomes Newcastle's second signing since they were taken over by Saudi Arabian owners in October, with England full-back Kieran Trippier joining them from Atletico Madrid last week.
