Veteran defender Sol Campbell is on his way to St James' Park, signing a one-year contract with Newcastle United on Wednesday.
The 35-year-old appeared a certainty to be heading to the Magpies after checking in with the club for a medical on Tuesday afternoon.
Campbell told the Magpies' official website he was delighted to be on the move, calling the opportunity 'tremendous'.
"To join a club such as Newcastle United, with its proud tradition, heritage and magnificent support, is absolutely tremendous for me," he said.
"I'd like to thank (manager) Chris Hughton for putting his faith in me and aim to repay him and the supporters by giving everything I possibly can to help re-establish this great club in the top tier of English football."
"There's a real buzz about the place and that's great. I've played at St James' Park numerous times and always found it a fantastic place to play, there's always a tremendous atmosphere."
Hughton welcomed Campbell to the club, where he will add depth to the Magpies' defence following Steven Taylor's shoulder injury.
"I have known Sol since he was a lad at Tottenham and am fully aware of what he has to offer," Hughton said.
"That is experience, quality, calm assurance and leadership."
"He's a dedicated professional, a terrific addition to the squad, and I look forward to working with him again."
Hughton fought off competition from Sunderland and Celtic to sign the former England defender, although questions have been raised about his fitness given the aging centre-half, who turns 36 in September, has missed much of the pre-season honeymooning with his wife.
He may get his first chance to prove himself as early as August 7, when Newcastle takes on the Rangers in a pre-season friendly.
Campbell is Newcastle's third signing of the summer, following Everton's Dan Gosling and Nottingham Forest's James Perch.