Deportivo La Coruna have signed Jonas Gutierrez on a free transfer after he was released by Newcastle United this summer, according to Euro Sport. The 32-year-old who spent seven years at the Magpies can move outside of the Spanish transfer window as he is a free agent. Deportivo confirm on their website that Gutierrez will travel to A Coruna from Argentina in the next few days. The midfielder arrived on Tyneside in 2008 after securing a £9 million move from Real Mallorca and he went on to make 205 appearances for the Magpies, scoring on 12 occasions - including netting the second goal, as well as assisting the first, in his final game for the club, the 2-0 victory over West Ham United in May that secured Newcastle's Premier League survival. Also loaned out to Norwich City during his time at Newcastle, Gutierrez had a testicle removed two years ago after being diagnosed with cancer - only for the disease to return. However, he thankfully recovered once more and his final appearance against West Ham will be etched in Toon supporters' memories forever. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow whatculture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.
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