Newcastle United have announced their first summer signing in the shape of goalkeeper Mark Gillespie.
The 28-year-old arrives on a free transfer from Motherwell and will compete with Martin Dubravka and Karl Darlow for first-team action.
Gillespie, a former Academy player, can't play in the remaining matches of this season.
Speaking after confirming the deal, Gillespie said: "It's an unbelievable feeling for me to sign for Newcastle.
"Being a supporter all my life and to be released at 16 was disappointing, but I have gone away, worked hard and now I'm back, and I can't wait to make the most of an opportunity every Geordie would dream of."
Head coach Steve Bruce added: "We’re very pleased to welcome Mark aboard. He was here when he was young and has gone on to do very well.
"He’ll give us really healthy competition with our goalkeepers and we wish him the very best of luck.”
United boss Steve Bruce stated he wanted to loan out Freddie Woodman again after his loan spell with Swansea City.
