Newcastle United have signed Valentino Lazaro on loan for the rest of the season from Inter Milan.
The former Hertha Berlin wing back had failed to make an impact at San Siro, and was made surplus to requirements with the signings of Ashley Young and Victor Moses this month.
Lazaro was only signed last summer from the Bundesliga outfit for an estimated €22m, yet never fully convinced boss Antonio Conte.
The 23-year-old Austria international has joined on loan for a reported fee of €1.5m with option to buy at the end of the season for a further €23.5m.
Lazaro made six appearances in Serie A for the Nerazzurri.