Newcastle have confirmed the signing of Aleksandar Mitrović from Anderlecht, subject to the striker receiving the appropriate visa.
The 20-year-old Serb has penned a five-year deal at St. James' Park after a fee believed to be around £13m was agreed between the two teams.
"I am so happy to have signed for Newcastle," Mitrović told the club's official website.
"I visited the stadium and it is amazing. I have played in a lot of impressive stadiums in my career but St. James' Park is so big, I can't wait to play my first game here.
"I know how passionate the fans are. This is a club with a very big history and the fans are a big part of that. There will be pressure here, for sure, but I like pressure.
"I also know about the famous players who have played for Newcastle United, like Alan Shearer, who is a hero of mine. I hope I can play like him for this Club. It will be an honour."
Newcastle boss Steve McClaren voiced his pleasure at the capture of the young frontman, adding: "This is a fantastic signing for us. We have fought off a lot of competition to secure a top young talent in Europe.
"Aleksandar is someone who can develop with the team and someone who will help us to get to where we want to go.
"As a Board we have worked hard to make it happen. It is another demonstration that we are wanting to push on."
Mitrović becomes Newcastle's second summer signing following the capture of Georginio Wijnaldum from PSV.
The Serb netted more goals (14) in the regular Jupiler Pro League season last term than any other player.
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