Former Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has signed a one-year contract with second-division Turkish club Gaziantep Buyuksehir Belediyespor.
The 32-year-old Nigeria international was a free agent following his departure from St James’ Park, where, after graduating from the academy, he had been a first-team player for 14 years.
A statement published on Gaziantep’s official website read: ‘We want to establish an ambitious team in the league this season, and a strong team continues to strengthen by adding players.
