Defender Ludwig Francillette was released by Newcastle earlier this year and went into August without a club.
But he has now agreed a deal to join Crawley Town, who play their football in League 2.
The Frenchman has signed a two-year contract with the club, with the option for a third, according to the club website.
When he took to Instagram to confirm the news, he had a message for the Newcastle fans.
Crawley boss John Yems said of the deal: “Ludwig has been around the place for a while now, he’s been training with us as well as at other clubs and scored against West Ham.
“It is great that we have been able to land Ludwig and I wish him all the best here at the club and I hope he can be a big part of our squad.”
Crawley Chief Executive Erdem Konyar added: “We are delighted to have secured Ludwig on a long-term deal.
“We believe under the guidance of our gaffer, he has the potential to develop into an important player for the club.”
Francillette has had to be patient but he’s found a new club now and hopefully he can kick on in the fourth tier and get regular games.
Newcastle fans will be more concerned about their lack of incomings.
The desperation for Joe Willock to come through the door grows by the day and other signings look set to be last-minute loans.
That’s if they come at all. The fans joked about signing Lionel Messi following his release by Barcelona last night but any player of proven Premier League quality would be a boost at this stage.
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