Newcastle Sign Switzerland Defender Fabian Schaer

Newcastle Signs Their Fourth Player For The Summer

Switzerland defender, Fabian Schaer, and former Deportivo La Coruna player had been announced by Newcastle United on Thursday to be signed.

The defender played in three of Switzerland’s four games at the World Cup in Russia, help his national team to proceed to the round of 16 before been defeated by Sweden.

He made 25 appearances for Deportivo in La Liga last season, having moved to the Spanish side from 1899 Hoffenheim a year ago.

The 26 year old defender is the fourth signing of the summer for Newcastle, following the arrivals of Slovakia’s Martin Dubravka and South Korea’s Ki Sung-yueng and the loan capture of Brazilian Kenedy.

“I’m really happy to be here,” said Schaer. “The club is a really big club for me. It has a big name and it is a brilliant chance for me.

“I’m not like a typical defender. I, of course, defend but I’m quite good with the ball.

“I like to play, I want to build up the game from behind and I think that is a strength of mine. I have also scored some headers. That could also be a strength and hopefully I can use it here.”

Manager Rafa Benitez said: “I’m really pleased to welcome Fabian to Newcastle United. He is an international, did well in the World Cup and has great experience. He adds competition in this position and that is a positive for the team.”