Newcastle United have handed new signing Chris Wood a two and a half year deal - and the striker is clear to play against Watford on Saturday in the Magpies' crucial relegation battle.
Wood arrives from Burnley after Newcastle triggered his £25million minimum fee release clause as Eddie Howe requested, with the Magies bringing in more firepower and necessary cover for the injured Callum Wilson.
The New Zealand striker has been handed squad number 20 and after signing his new deal he said: "This is a very exciting opportunity for me and I'm delighted to be a Newcastle United player.
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"I have played at St. James' Park a few times and it's an amazing place, so to have the chance to represent this club with those incredible supporters behind me and my team-mates is very special.
"The club and manager have been first class during this process, and I really can't wait to get onto the pitch and repay the faith they have in me, especially with a vital part of the season ahead of us."
Toon boss Howe was also delighted with the capture and said: "Chris is an important signing for us at a crucial time and I'm very pleased we have been able to move quickly and bring him here.
"He is a very dangerous attacking threat, has a physicality and character that I really like, and he has vast experience in the Premier League. He will be a great fit for us."
A Newcastle statement read: "Wood has signed a two-and-a-half year contract and arrives in time to feature in Saturday's Premier League clash with Watford at St. James' Park."
