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Toffees starlet hails Toon switch
Newcastle United, 11:51, July 22, 2010 ,
Versatile midfield starlet Dan Gosling says he 'can't wait to get started' after finally completing his 'brilliant' move to Newcastle.
The 20-year-old England Under-21 international has signed a four-year deal and been handed the No15 shirt at St James' Park having made the free transfer switch from Premier League rivals Everton.
However, as Gosling is still in rehabilitation having ruptured a cruciate knee ligament in March, he will have to wait some time before he can make his debut for Chris Hughton's side.
Gosling told the club's website: "It's a brilliant move for me.
"Now that the deal's done, I just can't wait to get started. I've played at St James's Park before, and know all about the amazing atmosphere.
"Playing there in a black and white shirt is something I've thought about already.
"And it'll be a great day when I finally get to walk out in front of 50,000 people.
"The gaffer, Chris Hughton, and all of the lads have been great with me and made me feel really welcome since I arrived, and hopefully I can repay the faith that they've shown in me."
Newcastle may have to pay some money for Gosling as Everton have appealed to a Professional Football Compensation Committee after he became available due to an administrative error over a new deal offer at Goodison Park.
Despite that Hughton is overjoyed to have him on board.
He told the club's website: "He's the right age, and the profile that he has is what makes it such an appealing capture for us.
"He's young, but has Premier League experience, and he's someone who can continue to develop his game.
"We see him as a high-energy player, and a player that can play from box-to-box, but he's also a young player with experience, so he won't be fazed by what's ahead of him."