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\"Demba Ba scored twice on his full debut for West Ham<\/span> <\/p>\n

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Senegal striker Demba Ba from West Ham.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old, who scored seven goals in 13 outings for the Hammers in the second half of the 2010-11 campaign, has joined on a three-year deal.<\/p>\n

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew said: “Demba made a great impression at West Ham last season and is a great signing for the club.<\/p>\n

“He has pace, excellent technical ability, is good in the air.”<\/p>\n

Pardew had made his intention to sign a striker clear this summer in his bid to fill the void left following Andy Carroll’s \u00a335m move to Liverpool in January<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Magpies boss added: “And, it goes without saying, Demba has the ability to consistently find the back of the net.<\/p>\n

“Moreover he has a great passion to play for Newcastle United.”<\/p>\n

Ba’s move to Tyneside has taken place despite concerns over a knee injury which resulted in Stoke pulling out of a deal to sign him before West Ham drafted him in.<\/p>\n

The former Hoffenheim forward’s goals could not save the Hammers from relegation from the Premier League last season<\/a> and he is understood to have moved on because of a release clause in the three-year contract he signed with the Upton Park outfit in January.<\/p>\n

Ba’s move to St James’s Park comes a day after midfielder Kevin Nolan made the move in the opposite direction to Upton Park.<\/p>\n

His arrival also provides Pardew with his second signing of the summer following the capture of France international midfielder Yohan Cabaye earlier this month.<\/p>\n

“Everything has been sorted out and now I’m happy because I can start to focus on playing and scoring goals for Newcastle,” said Ba.<\/p>\n

“This is a great club and a very good team so to sign here was an easy choice to make.<\/p>\n

“I have spoken to winger Hatem Ben Arfa about the club and he told me how happy he is here and how big Newcastle are so I’m really happy and I can’t wait to start playing.<\/p>\n

“I know a lot of famous strikers have played here before and I will do my best to win games for the club.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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