GEORGINIO WIJNALDUM has promised Newcastle United fans he is a "fighter" after completing a £14.5m move from PSV Eindhoven yesterday.

Wijnaldum, a 24-year-old Holland international, became Steve McClaren's first signing as Newcastle boss when he signed a five-year deal at St James' Park.

The attacking midfielder is the third most expensive player in Newcastle history after Michael Owen and Alan Shearer, and plans to show that his transfer from the Dutch Eridivisie represents value for money.

"I'm feeling great because when I came to the club everyone was really kind, beautiful people and I'm already feeling at home," said Wijnaldum, who will link up with the rest of the Newcastle squad in the United States later this week.

"I have a lot of confidence that I can make the fans happy and that's what I want to do. I think I can bring goals and passion also, as I work hard and always want to do my best.

"Even if it looks like we're not going to win I always try to find a solution to win games. I'm a fighter."

Everton were also keen on the former Feyenoord player, who has won 19 caps for his country and impressed as Holland finished third at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

But Wijnaldum said that his mind was made up as Newcastle expressed their interest in him at an early stage.

"Newcastle showed very early they were interested in me," he said. "In the negotiations they showed good things, and that's why I chose them."