Newcastle sign striker Doumbia on loan

Ivory Coast international Seydou Doumbia in action for CSKA Moscow Credit: Dave Thompson/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Newcastle United have signed Roma striker Seydou Doumbia on loan until the end of the season, subject to the player being granted the appropriate visa.

The 28-year-old, who had been on loan at Russian Premier League side CSKA Moscow, will now spend the rest of the campaign at St. James' Park. The club also has an option to make the deal permanent in the summer.

The Ivory Coast international said:

After starting his career in his homeland, Doumbia moved to Japan's J League with Kashiwa Reysol and Tokushima Vortis, before switching to Swiss club Young Boys in 2008.

He netted 58 goals in just 79 appearances in Switzerland, which prompted a move to CSKA Moscow in January 2010.

During five trophy-laden years in Russia, Doumbia helped CSKA win two league titles, two Russian Cups and two Russian Super Cups. He also featuring in the Champions League, where he scored 16 goals in just 23 appearances.

He signed for Italian giants Roma in January 2015 before being loaned back to CSKA Moscow last August.

Speaking about the club's latest signing, Head Coach Steve McClaren said: