English Premier side Newcastle United have completed the capture of midfielder Emre from Inter Milan.

The 24-year-old Turkey international has agreed a five-year deal and becomes manager Graeme Souness' second summer addition.

"I am very happy to have signed for Newcastle United because they are one of the biggest clubs in England," Emre told the club's website.

"This is a very big club and I am so excited about the prospect of playing in the Premiership."

He added: "It is a new challenge and one I am looking forward to very much.

"I would like to thank the manager Graeme Souness and chairman Freddy Shepherd for having the trust in me to bring me to Newcastle.

"Now I will give my very best for Newcastle and try to bring success to the club."

Souness, who has also signed midfielder Scott Parker from Chelsea, is a big admirer of the midfielder.

He earlier said: "He's much admired in Italy, is a star in his home country and he will be a big success here.

"He's got fantastic enthusiasm and will be a good all-round player for us.

"He will bring a bit of grit and determination and he is a realflair player as well.

"He works very hard, he has been in Italy for a number of years and has obviously learned a great deal of his trade out there.

"He will do well and he is keen to play English football. He sees it as a type of football that will suit him."

Editor: Donald