Nick Pope joins Newcastle for £10m from Burnley

• Nick Pope has signed a four-year contract.
• Joining Newcastle for £10m from Burnley.
• 30-year-old is targeting England’s 2022 World Cup squad.

Nick Pope becomes Newcastle’s second summer signing; goalkeeper wanted to stay in Premier League after Burnley’s relegation.

Nick Pope has signed a four-year contract after joining Newcastle for £10m from Burnley.

The 30-year-old wanted to stay in the Premier League after Burnley’s relegation to remain in England’s World Cup plans.

Pope will challenge Martin Dubravka for the No. 1 jersey at St. James’ Park.

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Howe was happy to find a goalkeeper in January.

Magpies’ manager: “Nick is an exceptional Premier League and international level goalkeeper so I’m very pleased to be adding strong competition to a very important position.