The Ivory Coast midfielder leaves after six years on Tyneside to join the Turkish giants.
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez celebrates with Ismael Tiote at the end of the match
Cheick Tiote has finally put an end to his Newcastle United career, joining Turkish side Galatasaray for £1.6m according to the Daily Mail.
The 30-year-old joined the Magpies from FC Twente in 2010 and went on to make 153 appearances for the club, scoring one goal.
And it’s a goal that holds a special place in many Newcastle fans’ hearts as the stunning 30-yard volley marked the completion of a historic four goal comeback against Arsenal.
Norwich’s Steven Naismith and Newcastle’s Cheick Tiote
Still, Newcastle fans to this day insist it’s not Tiote’s only goal for the club as he hit an equally emphatic strike into the back of the net against Manchester City in 2014 only to sit it controversially disallowed for offside.
The Ivorian international suffered more disallowed goal distress last season against West Bromwich Albion though that time it was probably justified.
Newcastle United’s Cheick Tiote celebrates scoring a goal which is later disallowed
Notorious for his robust approach and uncanny ability to pick up yellow cards, Tiote was certainly a well-liked figure on Tyneside even though his influence had waned in recent seasons.
Here are how United fans reacted to his departure:
Newcastle United’s Cheick Tiote celebrates with Rolando Aarons
And here’s ‘that’ goal just one more time:
All the best, Tiote. No matter what, you’ll always be a legend for this! #NUFC pic.twitter.com/3hoXyQVpsS
— Forelli (@TheMrBoot) August 29, 2016
Newcastle’s Cheick Tiote is substituted as manager Rafael Benitez looks on
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