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KEVIN Keegan believes that Newcastle United have captured a player of the “very highest calibre” after Fabricio Coloccini became the most expensive defender in the club’s history.

Coloccini, capped 27 times by Argentina, replaced Jonathan Woodgate as the Magpies’ record rearguard acquisition as he penned a five-year deal at St.James’ Park this week.

And, in an exclusive interview with nufc.co.uk, gaffer KK spoke of his delight after adding the former Deportivo La Coruna ace to his black-and-white ranks.

“I’m delighted that the deal is now done,” said the Toon chief.

JONAS Gutierrez has welcomed Argentina team-mate Fabricio Coloccini to Newcastle United and says that he is delighted to be playing alongside his compatriot week-in-week-out.

The pair have been La Liga opponents for the past three seasons with former Deportivo La Coruna defender Coloccini often charged with task of nullifying the attacking threat of Gutierrez and his Real Mallorca comrades.

But now, with both having penned five-year deals at St.James’ Park, winger Jonas admits he cannot wait to share a St.James’ Park dressing room with a player he rated among one of the best in the Spanish top flight.

“I know from playing against Fabricio in La Liga and as a team-mate for Argentina what a good player he is – I’m just happy we’re on the same side all of the time now!,” the 25-year-old told nufc.co.uk in an exclusive interview after Coloccini became the most expensive defender in United’s history.