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Tiote commits to Toon until 2017

February 25th, 2011 | 62 Comments |

Tiote signs new deal with Newcastle United
Why have I got 3 hands?
Tiote signs up with Newcastle United for another six and a half years.

According to NUFC’s official site, Cheik Tiote has signed a new contract keeping him at Newcastle until June 2017.

Tiote said:

“I am very happy today to have signed this new deal with Newcastle United.

“The experience of playing in the Premier League has been better than I ever hoped it could be.

“This is a great club and the fans have been brilliant – I have never known support like it.”

And Alan Pardew added:

“Cheick has been immense for us this season and is exactly the type of player I want in my squad. He is fantastic on the pitch and in the changing room and is vital for everything we want to achieve.

“Cheick offers us strength and presence in midfield and has proved himself to be one of the best in his position in the Premier League. He’s adapted brilliantly to the English game and I’m delighted he’s signed a new deal with us today.” (more…)