Cisse completes move to China

Papiss has joined Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng from Newcastle United.

Raphael Benitez and Newcastle will have to try and secure Premier League promotion without the striker, who was the subject an undisclosed fee from the CSL outfit.

The Magpies confirmed on Saturday that both the club and player had accepted the offer, meaning the 31-year-old will leave St James Park after four years. 

BREAKING: Papiss Cissé joins Chinese club Shandong Luneng

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