Newcastle United announced that Anderlecht defender Chancel Mbemba officially signed a five-year contract with the club.
The Congolese international fullback will be the Magpies' third signing this summer if he will be able to gain a visa permitting him to play in English soil.
Newcastle have acquired Mbemba for an undisclosed amount, but he reportedly cost them around £8.5 million.
Meanwhile, the 20-year-old still needs a clearance in order to play at Newcastle's final pre-season friendly against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday.
"I'm very, very happy to be here," Mbemba is quoted by the club's official website. "This is the biggest league in the world and I'm very proud to wear the shirt for this team and play in this league.
"I'm going to do everything I can to help make the supporters happy, to help out my teammates and to bring something extra to the team.
"I know the team very well. I've watched the Premier League and I know this is a massive team with big players and with a great coach.
"I've come here to Newcastle United because it's a very good move in my career to play for such a famous club. I am excited for the season ahead."
Mbemba joined the Belgian club in 2012, playing 28 games in the domestic league last season. He has also made 17 appearances for DR Congo since 2012.
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