Yoan Gouffran leaves Newcastle for Goztepe Spor Kulubu

Newcastle United forward Yoan Gouffran has decided to sign for Turkish club Goztepe Spor Kulubu.

The 31-year-old has spent the last four years at St James' Park, where he has scored 19 goals from 141 appearances in all competitions.

However, he was out of contract at the end of last season and has opted to move on to a new challenge with Goztepe.

Goztepe spent the last campaign at the second tier in Turkey, but they were successful in gaining promotion to the top flight through the playoffs.

They are returning to the Super Lig for the first time since 2003 having rebuilt since almost going out of business on their way down to the amateur leagues.