Remy completes Newcastle switch

Remy finally signs on Newcastle United have completed the signing of Loic Remy from QPR on a season long loan deal.

The French striker arrives at St James' Park some six months later than originally planned after he opted to join QPR over us in January which is a cause for some concern amongst some of our fans who feel as though we're second choice.

Personally, if he delivers the goods for us then I don't really care about what happened in January. The 26-year-old has a lot to prove ahead of the World Cup next summer and plans to break back into the French squad. To do that he must perform for Newcastle first and foremost and if he does than we can sign him up permanently next summer.

Remy scored six goals in 14 appearances for relegated QPR last term which is not too bad considering the situation they were in combined with the fact that the Premier League was new to him. With six months of experience behind him perhaps he could manage an ever better return?

Speaking to the club website Remy admitted that he is delighted to finally be here:

"It will be a huge honour to play for such a big club. I was very flattered by the Club's interest in me back in January and also very happy that they showed interest in me again this summer," said Remy.

"The Premier League is the best league in the world and that's where I want to play. I am very motivated this year to get into the World Cup squad for my country. I know in order to do that I need to have a big season and a successful campaign with Newcastle United."

He added: "I am focussed on helping the team achieve success this season and scoring as many goals as I can."

United's director of football, Joe Kinnear, said: "The need for us to strengthen up front was a priority and I have been working very hard to secure one of our targets in this position.

"I'm delighted to have secured Loic for the season. Now we have him I'm sure he'll be a huge success for us; I know he's hungry for goals and is absolutely committed to helping us achieve success this season."

While Alan Pardew added: "Loic is a great player and I'm delighted that Joe has got him on board for us. He'll be a great addition to the squad, he gives us strength and pace up front and I'm sure he'll bring plenty of goals."

"It's a big season for Loic, like it is for all our international players ahead of the World Cup, which will only provide extra incentive for him to play at the very top of his game."

I've seen a few people mention that this is "just a loan deal" but to be fair it's worth pointing out that Hatem Ben Arfa was just a loan signing before he was signed on a permanent basis so it's not all bad on that front.

Welcome to Newcastle, Loic.