The clubs had agreed an upfront fee of £39million ($52.8m) along with a further £5m in harder to achieve add-ons for the central midfielder.

The 24-year-old becomes the Magpies' fourth first team addition of the summer after penning a long-term deal at St. James' Park.Jacob progressed through the academy ranks at Villa Park and went on to

Newcastle have completed the signing of Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa; the Magpies will pay an initial fee of £39m plus £4m in add-ons for the 24-year-old; Ramsey has signed a five-year deal at St Jam