Butt completes transfer to Newcastle

ENGLAND international Nicky Butt completed his move to Newcastle from Manchester United yesterday.

The 29-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Magpies and could make his debut in the Newcastle-Gateshead Cup this weekend.

Butt has been given the number four shirt for the forthcoming season. The midfielder was not a regular starter for Alex Ferguson last season and has opted to seek first team football elsewhere.