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USMNT defender Yedlin joins Galatasaray from Newcastle

DeAndre Yedlin has joined Galatasaray on a free transfer from Newcastle.

The U.S. men's national team defender has signed a deal with the Turkish giants that runs until summer 2023 and will net him around €2.6 million ($3.1m/£2.3m).

The right-back spent four and a half years at Newcastle, having joined from Tottenham in 2016, and made six Premier League appearances for Steve Bruce's side this season.

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Bruce admitted there was no place in the squad for the former Seattle Sounders man, saying: "Quite simply we have had three right-backs at the club now and DeAndre is suited to wing-back.