Newcastle United’s second signing of the summer time arrived on Tyneside on Thursday: England worldwide goalkeeper Nick Pope, who has penned a four-year cope with the Magpies after six years at Burnley.
After present process a medical, the 30-year-old headed to St. James’ Park to finish the deal and took the chance to absorb the historical past of the magnificent stadium. A boyhood Ipswich City fan, Pope walked previous the statue of Sir Bobby Robson – a legend in East Anglia simply as he’s on Tyneside – earlier than pulling on United’s new 2022/23 goalkeeper shirt for the primary time within the residence staff dressing room.
He gave his first interview to NUFC TV earlier than posing for pictures – together with some with the St. George’s flag, with the 6ft 6ins shot-stopper hoping so as to add to his eight England caps and be a part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for the World Cup in Qatar this winter.
Bringing nufc.co.uk this behind-the-scenes gallery was membership photographer Serena Taylor.
